Kevin De Bruyne Transfer from Manchester City to Al Ittihad
Al-Ittihad showed interest in Kevin De Bruyne but decided not to pursue the transfer due to Manchester City's high asking price and the fact that De Bruyne is in his last contract year. Additionally, they have already signed Houssem Aouar.
Kevin de Bruyne was announced to be leaving for Al-Ittihad. However, the Saudi team withdrew from the deal, finding his price too high considering he has only one year left on his contract.
The Saudi Pro League club Al Ittihad has been linked with the Belgian international, who has entered the final year of his contract at City. Guardiola said that Manchester City has not received any offers for Kevin De Bruyne and believes that he will stay at the club this summer.
Kevin De Bruyne is set to stay at Manchester City and turn down a bumper £1m-a-week deal to join Saudi Arabian side Al Ittihad.
Saudi Pro League club Al Ittihad have been linked with De Bruyne. However, speaking ahead of Manchester City's friendly against Celtic, manager Guardiola said: 'Kevin is not going'. De Bruyne himself stated at the Euros that he would be staying at City beyond this summer.
Kevin De Bruyne appears to be drifting away from Manchester City and the Premier League. The Belgian midfielder, who is currently recovering from a lengthy injury, might opt to depart a year before his contract under Pep Guardiola's management concludes. Speculation from England hints at a potential agreement with Al Ittihad, a Saudi Pro League team featuring Karim Benzema. While Manchester City has not yet approved the move, considering De Bruyne's career trajectory, it is possible that the English club may consent.
Numerous media reported that Kevin De Bruyne would leave City this summer after nine years and go to Saudi Al Ittihad for a huge amount of money. However, Fabrizio Romano claims that this will not happen and that the Saudis are focused on Moussa Diaby.
Kevin De Bruyne has not agreed terms with Saudi Arabian club Al Ittihad. It was reported that he had agreed personal terms ahead of a Middle East move, however, such a deal isn't close to happening at present. De Bruyne is a target for Saudi Arabia, but his club are looking for £100 million. De Bruyne is in the final year of his City contract and the dealmakers in Saudi are happy to wait until he's available on a free transfer next summer if needs be.
Kevin De Bruyne is close to joining Al Ittihad. The agreement between clubs is pending, but Manchester City is not expected to oppose the move. De Bruyne is looking to secure a lucrative contract, potentially earning more in two years than he has in his 15-year career. His current contract with Manchester City expires in less than a year.
Kevin De Bruyne is reportedly close to transferring to Al Ittihad in Saudi Arabia. According to Daily Mail, all contract details between the player and Al Ittihad are finalized, with only an agreement between the clubs pending.
Kevin De Bruyne's departure from Manchester City and the Premier League appears more probable. The Belgian playmaker, currently recuperating from a lengthy injury, may opt to leave a year ahead of his contract's expiration under Pep Guardiola's leadership. Reports from England suggest that an agreement has been struck with Al Ittihad, a Saudi Pro League team featuring Karim Benzema. While Manchester City's approval is still awaited, it's possible that the English club may sanction the move given De Bruyne's career trajectory.
Kevin De Bruyne has verbally agreed to join Saudi Pro League side Al Ittihad, according to reports.
Kevin De Bruyne has verbally agreed to join Saudi Pro League side Al Ittihad, according to reports.
Kevin de Bruyne has verbally agreed to join Saudi Pro League side Al Ittihad.
Kevin De Bruyne has verbally agreed to join Saudi Pro League side Al Ittihad.
Kevin De Bruyne has verbally agreed to join Saudi Pro League side Al Ittihad.
Kevin De Bruyne has verbally agreed to join Saudi Pro League side Al Ittihad.
Reports in Italy claim the Saudi PIF has met with representatives of Kevin De Bruyne and come away happy that the Manchester City midfielder has "verbally agreed" to a move to Al Ittihad.
Kevin De Bruyne has verbally agreed to join Saudi Pro League side Al Ittihad, according to reports.
Kevin De Bruyne has verbally agreed to join Saudi Pro League side Al Ittihad, according to reports.
Kevin De Bruyne has verbally agreed to join Saudi Pro League side Al Ittihad.
Kevin de Bruyne has reportedly reached a verbal agreement with Al Ittihad. The Saudi club still needs to negotiate a transfer fee with Manchester City. De Bruyne's contract with Manchester City expires in one year.
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