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Manchester City are moving to find a successor as Kevin De Bruyne is less likely to renew his contract.
British Football Insider said on the 11th (Korea Standard Time) "Man City have already begun preliminary work to recruit a replacement for Bruyne when their future at the Etihad Stadium is uncertain. Mick Brown, the former chief scouter for Manchester United and Blackburn Rovers, reported that The Bruyne still hasn't agreed to renew his contract with Manchester City.
Brown said last month: `I think whether it's the MLS or Saudi Arabia, I think The Bruyne will leave Manchester City. Because there is a lot of interest in The Bruyne and Man City are not sure about his future" has expressed its view.
The Bruyne is out of contract at the end of this season. There are about four months left, but there is still no news about the renewal. The Bruyne said he is focusing on every game, but considering the future still leaves open a direction for him not to stay in Manchester City.
In response, Football Insider added "As interest in signing The Bruyne continues to grow, there are growing expectations that he will leave Manchester City without a transfer fee in the summer. His physical strength is no longer in his prime, and it is a prospect that comes amid concerns over his age and recent injury problems. Man City won't stand in the way if they want The Braunner to leave", he explained.
Manchester City will not bring anyone if they are going to be a successor to The Bruyne. This is because De Bruyne has been the best player in the English Premier League (EPL) beyond Manchester City since the mid-2010s.
From long-distance passes from tremendous ankle strength, mid-range shooting power, contribution to the game from excellent activity, and clutch ability to change the game to a single moment, The Bruyne is considered a player with all the capabilities that modern football requires of an attacking midfielder.
Looking at his personal records alone, he is overwhelmed with the 3rd place in the 2022 Ballon d'Or, the 5th FIFPro World XI, the UEFA Midfielder of the Year in the 2019-2020 season, the 3rd UEFA Team of the Year, the 2nd EPL Player of the Year, and the 5th EPL Team of the Year. He also opened the golden age of Manchester City. In Manchester City alone, he has played 407 games so far, scoring 105 goals and 173 assists.
Nor did The Bruyne stop the years. From 2023-2024 season, durability issues have been seriously revealed. Until Elling Holan renewed his contract, he was the EPL's top weekly, but he only played half of the season. Even this season, De Bruyne has not been able to consistently appear as a starter.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
