Overview
- Kevin De Bruyne has confirmed he will leave Manchester City at the end of the 2024–25 season after a decade with the club.
- Chicago Fire FC is in advanced discussions to sign De Bruyne on a Designated Player contract, leveraging its available DP slots.
- Inter Miami retains De Bruyne’s MLS discovery rights but cannot sign him due to its three DP slots being occupied by Messi, Busquets, and Alba.
- De Bruyne has expressed a preference for MLS over Saudi Arabia but is also considering offers from D.C. United, NYCFC, and European clubs.
- Chicago Fire head coach Gregg Berhalter has emphasized the club’s ambition to build a top-tier squad, with De Bruyne seen as a transformative addition.