Amid rumours of a possible exit, Manchester City have reportedly named their price for superstar midfielder Kevin De Bruyne.
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The Belgian's eight years with the Mancunians came full circle at the Ataturk Olimpiyat Stadyum earlier this year when helped the Citizens finally get their hands on the UEFA Champions League title.
It had been a long wait for the title for City, with many of the club's legends never getting to put their hands on it.
The 32-year-old played in that final against Inter Milan with a hamstring injury, and it is that very same injury that has sidelined him for the majority of the 2023/24 campaign so far.
Earlier this year, it was speculated that the club had concerns over the playmaker's recent fitness issues, and had decided to stall contract negotiations as a result.
This could mean that soon after De Bruyne etched his name into City's history books, he could be headed for the exit door, with the reigning Premier League champions rumoured to be open to selling him.
According to Football Insider, the English outfit are willing to accept offers in the region of €57 million (R1.1 billion) for the Drongen native.
Saudi Arabia is the place that has been mooted as the likeliest next destination for the ex-Chelsea man, with teams in the Saudi Pro League believed to be extremely keen on bringing the 99-cap Belgium international to their top division.
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The same report claims that both City and De Bruyne are open to having talks over a new deal, but with the club wary of their talisman's recent injury struggles and the massive financial package the Middle East could offer, this could possibly be his final season at the Etihad Stadium.
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