The British website “The Athletic” revealed the continued efforts of the Foreign Players Recruitment Committee. in Saudi Professional League is foreign player recruitment committee continues its chase for De Bruyne to join one of the Saudi clubs starting the next season.
The website pointed out today that Michael Emenalo, the Nigerian sporting director of the Saudi Pro League, has intensified his efforts to contact the Belgian star, despite his current reluctance to move to Saudi Arabia. The Saudi clubs are still pursuing De Bruyne, 32 years old, having offered him €70 million annually through the recruitment committee last summer. However, he declined the offer due to his desire to continue playing in the English Premier League.
According to sources cited by the British website, the ongoing negotiations between the player and his English club, Manchester City, revolve around the length of the contract. While the club officials are hesitant about long-term contracts, De Bruyne aims for a deal extending beyond three seasons.
Manchester City signed De Bruyne in the summer of 2015 from the German club Wolfsburg, and the club extended his contract in 2021. The current contract between the two parties is set to expire in the June 2025.
In conclusion, the pursuit of Kevin De Bruyne by Saudi Arabian clubs reflects their ambition to attract top talent to the Saudi Professional League. Despite initial reluctance from the player due to his preference for continuing in the English Premier League, negotiations are ongoing, indicating a potential shift in De Bruyne’s future plans. As the talks continue between the player and Manchester City, the outcome remains uncertain, but the interest from Saudi clubs underscores their determination to elevate the league’s profile on the global stage.
