Manchester City is Set to sign Bayern Munich young star as potential Kevin De Bruyne replacement if he leaves to Saudi Arabia this Summer
What happened?
De Bruyne has been extensively linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League this summer, with his Manchester City contract expiring in the summer of 2025. While the eight-time Premier League winners are unwilling to let the Belgian maestro leave, they are prepared for life without him.
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According to Christian Falk, Manchester City sees Bayern Munich wonderkid Jamal Musiala as De Bruyne’s replacement when the playmaker leaves the Etihad. The 21-year-old has been brilliant since his debut with Der Rekordmeister in 2020, and is regarded a suitable substitute for a De Bruyne-sized void in Pep Guardiola’s team.
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The German star had been in contract discussions with Bayern Munich last season, but the talks stagnated during the summer. Manchester City has the funds to make a deal happen.
What’s next for Man City?
The Premier League winners’ first desire is to keep De Bruyne, but they are unwilling to hand him a long-term contract extension and will not stand in the way of the Belgian’s departure.
