Kevin de Bruyne has become one of the most sought after players for the coming season, with its expected departure from Manchester City as a free agent. While From Miami Originally seemed to be Frontrunner, Lionel Messis Club is now reported to be excluded by an MLS rival in the race for the Belgian star.
With a place in the FIFA Club World Cup already secured, From Miami are eager to strengthen their list – and De Bruyne has been at the top of the club’s wish list. Herons even have an openly designated player (DP) after Leonardo Campana’s departure. However, another MLS page has emerged as a more aggressive challenger in the pursuit.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Chicago Fire is currently the only MLS team that has held serious conversations with De Bruyne for the 2025 summer transfer window. Romano adds that unlike Chicago, Inter Miami has not been involved in active negotiations with the player.
While de Bruyne recently said he is’Open to everything“There had also been speculation about potential features to Sidoser series like or a return to Chelsea. Romano, however, dismissed these rumors and stated that no formal discussions have taken place with any of the clubs.
Despite holding De Bruynes MLS Discovery Rights—We give them first negotiation rights –Inter Miami does not have control over the situation. These rights do not prevent Chicago Fire from beating a deal if the player prefers his offer.
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Chicago Fire is reportedly taking the leadership
Before the summer window, Inter Miami made an official feature by acquiring an international roster site From Portland Timbers in exchange for $ 270,000 in general allocation money (Gam). Chicago Fire can still have the upper hand for an important reason.
According to Sports‘SACA table, Chicago Fire has offered de Bruyne a designated player agreement that closely matches its current salary in Manchester City. Inter Miami has not yet determined which salary package they would offer the Belgian midfielder.
The Bruyne has entered it His next move depends not only on the sports project but also on what is best for his family—Simils with the considerations that led Messi to Miami. The Manchester City legend is still weighing their alternatives with their representatives and family.
