Saudi Pro League Eyes on Kevin De Bruyne As Belgian International Signals Openness to the Move

The top Saudi teams are making waves in the transfer market, with their sights set on a major coup-Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City. The Belgian international’s recent interview, in which he expressed his openness to a move to the Saudi Pro League, has sparked a flurry of activity and speculation.

According to football transfer journalists in England, Al Ittihad, Al Hilal, and Al Nassr have contacted De Bruyne’s representatives to discuss a possible move.

Al Nassr was said to be targeting Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandez, who plays in De Bruyne’s position. A move for Fernandes, who is currently in talks to renew his contract, would be complicated given the Portuguese international’s indication that he would only leave if the club did not want him. It makes sense that they’ve opted to explore signing Kevin De Bruyne, who is open to moving to the Saudi Pro League.

After the Jordan Henderson debacle at Al Ettifaq, where the player opted to terminate his contract due to a failure to settle, SPL teams will be keen to sign players who are enthusiastic about moving to and playing in Saudi Arabia. De Bruyne is one of those players, but it remains to be seen whether a move is possible this summer.

Speaking on his commitment to Manchester City, De Bruyne noted, “I still have one year left on my contract, so I have to think about what could happen.” There is the possibility that he could opt to stay for the duration of his contract and make his move next summer as a free agent, following in the footsteps of Kylian Mbappe.

Regardless of whether he makes the move this summer or next, the Saudi Pro League clubs interested in Kevin De Bruyne donning their jersey have started laying the groundwork early to ensure he brings his magic on the football pitch to audiences in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.