“De Bruyne’s focus remains on winning a final trophy with City before his departure.”
Kevin De Bruyne has confirmed he will leave Manchester City after a decade, having won six Premier League titles, five EFL Cups, two FA Cups, and the Champions League in 2023. “It’s been an incredible journey, but now feels like the right time,” De Bruyne announced Friday. The Belgian has been linked with a move to MLS newcomers San Diego, though The Athletic reports Inter Miami currently hold his discovery rights.
With Messi, Busquets, and Alba already occupying Miami’s designated player slots, signing De Bruyne would require targeted allocation money (TAM), significantly limiting his potential earnings unless one of the stars departs. A scenario similar to Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s LA Galaxy arrival remains possible.
For now, De Bruyne is focused on helping City chase silverware, starting with an FA Cup semi-final against Nottingham Forest. City, currently sixth, are locked in a tight race for a top-five Champions League spot.
