24th May 2024
Silva and De Bruyne score to give Manchester City win over Burnley
Officials from San Diego FC, a new MLS team, and the entourage of Manchester City player Kevin De Bruyne are said to have had transfer negotiations.
After defeating a bid from Las Vegas to become the 30th franchise team in the MLS, San Diego FC was established last year.
The team will be headquartered in southern California, and after relocating to the 35,000-seat Snapdragon Stadium, they will not begin playing until 2025.
According to The Athletic, De Bruyne’s representatives had one meeting with the team, who will play in Major League Soccer the following season, and the playmaker expressed his willingness to move to the city should he decide to end his career in the United States.
As his contract is about to end next year, the Belgium international has been linked to both MLS and the Saudi Pro League.
However, given that De Bruyne is expected to remain at Man City for at least another year, a departure this summer seems doubtful.
He is still a vital member of the team under Pep Guardiola, and his contract expires in 2025.
The midfielder helped Man City win the Premier League title for the fourth consecutive season.
SOURCE:THE SUN