Kevin De Bruyne says he will leave Manchester City at the end of the 2024-25 Premier League season, but it’s likely not the end of the road for the Belgian international.
The 33-year-old, who is without a contract past season’s end, has helped City win 16 major trophies and has 118 Premier League assists, second only to Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs, while scoring 106 goals.
But with the potential of MLS, Saudi Arabia, a European move, and more, where could he be lacing up his boots next?
Kevin De Bruyne: 7 Potential Destinations for the Man City StarNew York City FC: MLS
New York City FC currently have two Designated Player spots open and just one DP on their roster. As part of the City Football Group, a move would be pretty straightforward for De Bruyne, and joining MLS is something he has shown interest in through the past.
While the club have not been one to spend exorbitantly on DPs and aging European stars in recent years, De Bruyne could be an option as they look to replace some of the contributions they lost in Santiago Rodriguez's departure.
So far this season, New York City FC have a 2-2-2 record and are in their penultimate season at Yankee Stadium before moving to Etihad Park.
San Diego FC: MLS
De Bruyne expressed interest in joining MLS expansion side San Diego FC in May 2024, but while there may be interest from his side, the club no longer holds his MLS discovery rights, per GiveMeSport’s Tom Bogert.
San Diego FC have some roster flexibility and an open Designated Player spot, they could fit him in within the often complicated MLS roster rules, and San Diego has been a city that the Belgian midfielder has frequented in the past.
