Kevin De Bruyne is OPEN to a Saudi league transfer 👀 | ESPN FC

Kevin De Bruyne is OPEN to a Saudi league transfer 👀 | ESPN FC
The ESPN FC panel discusses Kevin De Bruyne saying he is open to a Saudi league transfer.
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[@joncoish]

You have to appreciate the honesty, and he's won everything in the EPL so good for him if he wants to go.

[@eL--RaL]

Saying it like "ePl" is something special..My foot! Just a Saudi league with a little bit of history 😂

[@KLHK1981]

@@eL--RaL then why you here ? just fart back to your league

[@DunlopJ]

He has also won the CL.

[@MrVvulf]

100% Let's face it, Belgium is unlikely to win the next WC, which is one of the few trophies missing from his mantle. Other than that...what has he not already accomplished? If he wants to end his career by feathering his nest to provide for his family, it's nobody else's business.

[@joncoish]

@@eL--RaL that’s a pretty stupid take, it’s the most popular league right now…

[@bigmoney7332]

Escaping from the 115 charges

[@Bo_YouTub3]

Man City did nothing wrong. The matrix is after them so Tottenham can finally challenge for the league.

[@beanblues]

@@Bo_YouTub3keep drinking the fake news f00I aid juice 🤡

[@jackbauer5455]

Yawn boring nothing will happen most of lawyers I have spoken with say it will be hard to get a guilty verdict so I don't expect Man City to lose their case KDB just wants to make a massive payday to secure his family future nothing wrong with that.

[@Triplekay155]

​@jackbauer5455 which lawyers have you spoken with??name names😂😂😂

[@Photosoflife]

Many people appear to forget, including these pundits, that these players play a sport for a living and it’s their job. All the constant talk about legacy is sports media driven. The practical reality is most players could care less about legacy. They are trying to earn as much money as possible in this short period of their lives for themselves, their family, their friends, and community. The tax free money players like De Bruyne would make in Saudi Arabia is multi, multi, multi generational money. People need to come back to reality and realize the practical realities of these players playing this sport as a profession and not to appease text book history buffs like Gab who constantly talk about legacies.

[@paritdoshi9836]

Spot on!!!!

[@kevinharada6330]

Also he has literally accomplished everything except ballon d'or

[@wamnicho]

The only person who should be concerned about legacy is harry kane but if you have won multiple league title even just one, why wouldn’t you go to Saudi

[@nomadUCL]

​@@kevinharada6330international FLOP

[@navis462]

I disagree, there’s a brand and legacy that’s called Real Madrid. City is a small small brand which what you wrote totally applies to.

[@Mredkin]

Even when he was injured, he was seen in Saudi Arabia. Just a question of when he will go there.

[@adedapoadeola2237]

Alnassr please!!!!

[@tsmay4598]

He's only on about 60 million a year, so I can understand him wanting to be financially secure.

[@osssboys5700]

That’s a lot of money 😂😂

[@christianbarrow2568]

Take home pay is about £10m a year. In Saudi he could be taking home £30-40m a year.

[@wengelder9256]

@@christianbarrow2568 the take home pay is without commercial rights and sponsorships . He will make more than 10 million pounds . But in Saudi he said that he would make in two years the same as in the 15 years of his past career ( source is Interview Belgian magazine ) . So I guess 30-40 million per year net is probably a good guess . Rumours is that Al hilal (the champions in the Saudi league) are interested in him . Most of the money for these expensive transfers is provided by the government , so there is not always a choice as they want to prevent all money going to one club . There are certain rules. And Neymar has been injured since a long time .

[@skopjemk]

like what he made so far has not secured him enough?

[@christianbarrow2568]

@@skopjemk depends what you want to do with your money tbh. If he wants to start a big foundation then maybe he needs tens of millions. Suspect it’s just mindless vanity spending though.

[@caldeprince1317]

Kevin should go and make money coz he has done it all here so I support him to go in Saudi and make huge amounts of money 🤷‍♂️

[@almustaphamuhammad4856]

This same pundits had a problem with CR7 leaving as a 37yo saying he had to stay in Europe. Double faced ppl

[@ndumisomlaba8826]

settle down

[@Kenneth_Usher]

He’s won everything with city time for the big money

[@scaredmuffin6371]

yes, he's only been on medium sized money up until now.

[@michaelese]

It's understandable.

[@Freestyle80]

yeah how can anyone live without having 1b in the bank

[@00Platypus00]

No, it isn't

[@beanblues]

@@00Platypus00yes it is. Go back to your Fortnite, nerd

[@MrKaravaj]

Pep leaving, de Bruyne leaving - some other getting old - ManCity dominance will end soon - Epl will return finally and stop being a farmers league

[@CB-ns6sy]

Yea sure u say that every year

[@greatman5836]

Pep are looking for a blank cheque 🤑 team again

[@MrKaravaj]

@@CB-ns6sy Sadly yes (during pep era)

[@CB-ns6sy]

@@greatman5836 United And Chelsea have spent more so your comment is dead

[@dregen8662]

Depends if the league wants to have fairplay rules or not

[@UtdG01]

Bro is finished, his legs been gone for 2 seasons now and it's so apparent. He aint as mobile as he once was and is huffing and puffing at 50 minutes....still one of the best passers of the ball in the game though

[@brianvilane9784]

He is just honest, as a City fan I don't find anything bad in this

[@nigelcodrington2534]

I really feel that City is crumbling.. Things are slowly falling apart.. FFP to rule soon.. Players wanting to leave PEP soon to go back Barca..All these things..

[@theelitepowerwithinyou]

I hope so... its time!! And well deserved tbh. His body taking too many injuries lately aswell... and there are some others in this age that should think of that. Get a bag and change a generation footballers in a country.

[@AsianGentleman]

One thing you got to remember is that City has never tried to stop a player from leaving that wants to go. Ever.

[@caldeprince1317]

Let him join Al nassar🤷‍♂️👊🏻

[@franciscoalvarado4320]

I’d sale him and bring in Rodrygo, Wirtz, and Kudus… Gundogan wasn’t even well replaced either.

[@eldonjulio9663]

Rodry staying at Madrid bud sorry

[@wamnicho]

@@eldonjulio9663 on the bench

[@DunlopJ]

I agree. They said Foden was supposed to replace Gundogan, but that didn't happen. They should put in a bid for Rodrygo indeed.

[@eldonjulio9663]

@@wamnicho better there than at man shity

[@shokpfeiffer623]

@@wamnichowhy would he be sitting on the bench

[@Joswag]

Haaland punching air

[@wmp3346]

Contract negotiations are underway, wants more money

[@therealking6202]

This is the funniest visual.

[@eL--RaL]

He'll follow KDB wherever he goes ..(just imagine it like an autistic kid following someone)

[@marem3038]

Barca should have signed Haaland. All the future big players are in La Liga now. He can compete with the likes of Mbappe and Vini jr

[@nigelcodrington2534]

Haaland would look regular without quality around him in the Premiere league

[@eL--RaL]

He knows rapture is upon them He's hitting the skits before he gets taken by the tsunami of charges 😂 And he's gonna dunk one on them by taking huge bag$$$ from them..Man is living the life 😂👏

[@John-ww2bf]

Bro you supportcity I seen u before

[@amitk4878]

​@@John-ww2bfhe's a troll ..

[@PepTalkTillYouDrop]

Blablabla

[@BR-tf7jd]

I suppose KDB has to go soon but he will be a great loss to the Premier League. He is probably the best midfielder in English football and has been incredible over such a long period at City.

[@simbaking6338]

So all the old stars retiring either in the MLS or The Camel League...As long as they retiring rich....good for them.

[@sir_romeo]

Go get the bag bro

[@jesusrasgado4603]

Pep subbing out KDB could’ve cost Man City more than the FA Cup..but KDB himself. It must’ve become clear to him that this is a sign of things to come. Might not have even considered Saudi if it weren’t for that one decision by Pep.

[@blessingz]

Finally we have an honest guy, not telling us about some imaginary project

[@jakelister5152]

To be fair, this past season he seems to have been injured more than any other season and Pep seemed to take him off in important games leading to some anger, seems like he realises his performance levels are going down and another serious injury can stand in the way of the next move

[@marem3038]

If Haaland wants a competition he should move to La Liga.

[@rz7909]

What competition if Madrid is about to thanos the league

[@marem3038]

@@rz7909 lmao no

[@tayfrancisco9069]

Ali Moreno is the top smart pundit in ESPN...he knows how to defend his idea 1' if the criteria didn't say currently performance and is right to someone to take Messi, and he makes the good point about Salah , Gabi and pedri. / vinicius and Mbappé. When the truth hits your door, it makes everyone who doesn’t want to say it get confused. Bravo Ali Moreno, you are the best

[@SullyAfgarshe]

It’s a no brainer. He’s won everything, he’ll always be a ManCity legend… Go get that 💰💰💰

[@Allsports48]

Take the money bro 👌

[@obioraokoye4377]

Man is trying to help end the production of Pep's oily Farmers market, and prove to the world that the prem doesn't need PSG to step in to stop City.

[@Samuel-cr9mc]

Finished Club is really commenting.

[@gamadahussein6663]

Says PSG fan 😂😂😂. Y’all spent like half billion on just two players and couldn’t win any UCL. 🤡

[@dwmkryft]

He looked really heavy after his return from injury. Only had a handful of classic DeBruyne performances. For his playing style I thought he would play deeper the older he got and end up in an Alonso role, but he seems to want to stay up top?

[@MisoSoup-zm4my]

At least he's honest

[@yashvardhansingh9779]

Pep , debruyne , walker , their sporting manager all are leaving in 2 years . Now is the chance for other clubs to stop crying and try to get within striking distance with city

[@Ghost-tx4ft]

KDB knows those charges will hit them next season and he wants to leave before they get called out for corruption

[@suvinmicheal]

it will make me cry...i am not gonna lie

[@rdvgrd6]

The end of city, while they were hoping to build a legend 😂

[@Bo_YouTub3]

Bros discussing and questioning the future of a 33 year old man who won everything on club level. My goodness.

[@chrisvalleqatsi]

If they keep buying 30-something geniuses, they may end up with a decent...team...of the mid-2010s

[@tsheporabekane4172]

😂😂

[@adityajain125]

KDB’s departure will hurt less due to the ascent of Phil Foden, who will now be able to play in his preferred position at number 10

[@mamadousy9632]

I see Everyone Including PEP wants to leave before the 115 Thing comes down

[@Steve-pt7uq]

Summer exodus to Dubai.....be a new team called Al City soon, at least they will get to play in front of way more fans in Saudi

[@KLHK1981]

does haaland submit a transfer request ? your everyone only got 1 so far

[@headpeace1018]

I'm an England fan. Why we are favourites is beyond me unless these are UK bookmakers odds not wanting to lose big bets on England.

[@tobaepebinuade5830]

Even though he has a few more years left in him at the highest level despite him going through a decline in his physical abilities, you can’t rule out a potential move to Saudi Arabia for Kevin De Bruyne. His future is uncertain at Manchester City because we don’t know what’s going to happen to Pep Guardiola as he has hinted that he’s more closer to leaving than staying and if that happens next year I expect KDB to follow him out the door and it won’t be shocking if he leaves. Considering the fact that he’s on the wrong side of 30, he has some big decisions to make for club and country as he has to decide if he wants to remain at the top level since he could soon retire from international football meaning that he’ll only have to worry about his club and he has been vocal about the scheduling in modern football and how players are playing more and more games without any rest. This plays a role in his next move and if he decides to go to Saudi Arabia I honestly have no issue with it. Depending on when he retires from international football it might be after the EUROs possibly, he would want to end his career without having to deal with a congested schedule. Since he’s 32 years old, he won’t play at the top level forever and in the last 18 months, players have been going to Saudi Arabia as the money that they’ve been offering, it’s too difficult for the players to turn down and you can’t really blame them or criticize them for that. Players have been criticized for going to Saudi Arabia where they’re taking the money even though they have some football left in them at the top level. He said that he’s open to a move there and if you have an issue with players going to Saudi Arabia for the money, I’m sorry but you’ve never worked a day in your life. I know that all these players are making a lot of money in Europe, you earn twice of that in the Middle East and that’s generational wealth and you can use that money for anything to enjoy your life after your retirement take care of your family and pay for your kid’s education and future. Very soon, bro is about to learn Arabic.

[@El_Manueliito]

There is a difference between offering so much money to a typical worker with a normal salary (the offer would be lifechanging) or to a footballer who's playing for one of the richest clubs in the world already earning big big money, which should already secure a good life for him, his children and even grandchildren.

[@thetruthiest4916]

Don't blame the players for getting that money, but it is a shame for the fans who are missing out on seeing these great players when they can still put on a show.

[@tanzolo4487]

What Stevie fails to mention is that KDB is Already on half a million a month after tax at City. Most people in comment’s life would be “fixed” like he calls it after working 1 year at manchester city. I understand the reasoning, and I respect the honesty, but let’s not pretend greed works in a weird way. You always want what you don’t have. It shows. And I’m Belgian I love KDB. But man the money in football is getting absolutely ridiculous. Not so much kdb’s fault that is. But it’s just ridiculous honestly

[@alesandrocontini3938]

Where Jan Sitting, in The Landry Room 😂😂😂

[@hmmer3471]

Lol ppl were against Henderson but it is fine now 😂😂😂

[@Zeebee209]

Henderson got criticized because he said he was going to "change their culture" at least KDB is being honest. Henderson was getting clowned for the hypocrisy

[@abdulazizroguie4737]

Well that's Guimaraes to city then. It would be part of the deal I think

[@dominokar]

Arteta about to discipline the other clubs after pep and de bruyne leave

[@yoonyulntaeny]

He's saying it to provoke City into offering him a contract extension

[@carella211]

At least he admits it would b e 100% money motivated. I can respect that.

[@bhasty1]

Bruno needs to go to Munich.

[@paritdoshi9836]

Which Bruno you talking about?

[@KLHK1981]

@@paritdoshi9836 guimares

[@DunlopJ]

Bayern is not buying Bruno Fernandes. You fan boys need to temper your Bruno hype. Musiala, even at 21, is already better and has a higher ceiling than Bruno.

[@rdvgrd6]

Who?

[@buyisiwejunerosegumede7311]

Don't blame him. He deserves a pay day. I would be happy if he joined the Saudi pro league

[@ChrisWalker-m8f]

The is some thing we don't understand once kdb leaves is not just him Haaland will definitely struggle the more cause only kdb can risk passes doing 6he game the rest of the players don't so how do Haaland score as many goals again With mancity style of play

[@nitinpatel1039]

He will stay for one more year and than leave when his cintract expire, contribution he made to city club will respect that and will allow him to leave for free, expect one big attacking midfielder move this summer one of musiala or Wirtz is on the cards excess 150 million could be spent on that position

[@therealking6202]

He figures by moving closer to the fire it will prevent him from getting burned.

[@MauriceCox-d9q]

Honesty is he's going for the money, when their found guilty of the charges he be playing in the third division 😂

[@luyam9]

34-40 games per year for >$100 Million USD worht of multi-generational money. A no brainer.

[@dirkbogarde44]

Multi-millionaires always need more ££££

[@El_Manueliito]

There is a thing called marginal profit. KDB and other footballers on this level earn big money, more money than probably 98% of all people over the world. He can live a life in peace with absolutely no financial concerns without this transfer. He generally also seems like a nice bloke. But then why ignore any kind of moral perspective on this transfer to Saudi Arabia just for additional money which at the end doesn't really affect how you can live your life. The second or third watch or car you buy is probably still great, but doesn't it get almost worthless buying the 10th or 20th watch for example?

[@Zeebee209]

It's the difference between being rich and wealthy

[@phoenixjoaquin368]

Good for him

[@dregen8662]

Not everyone haves the class of Toni Kroos

[@phoenixjoaquin368]

@@dregen8662 he's a German after all.

[@RnaPolymerase-us8fq]

de bryne and ronaldo partnership i want to see , come to al nassr kbd

[@edprice7887]

Looks like city let a ready made replacement for KDB go, in Palmer.

[@nathanielchris7960]

Pep allows everyone go but every summer he still make sure Bernado remains

[@aodhanjone9690]

Good for KDB. He already paid his due in City he should just enjoy his time in Saudi and get the money. Foden is ready to step up, and City already have new signings planned. So yea, generational wealth at the end of the day all the comments arent gonna bother kdb when he retires with Saudi wealth

[@KrishnaDas-il9vu]

De Bruyne shouldn't leave Europe within two years for sure.

[@PierreWah]

"Hey we need to get in some money to balance the ffp rules. Can you buy a player from us for like double the value"

[@luzr6613]

Who is this guy who says 'any human being will think like that' - what? Not everyone bases all their decisions on the money alone - or even takes the money into account at all when there are other factors to be weighed. Consider... Messi is a 'human being' as well - did Messi 'think like that'? We can't be sure, but we do know the outcome and Messi is not the sole example.

[@gold6813]

If pep was here for the long term. Injury prone KDB may have been sold after the champs league win to make way for young starlets

[@MenTor-cm2ph]

lol never .

[@davidblank3297]

Palmer should be De Bruyne's ideal replacement, I think Palmer will end up back at Man City before his career is done

[@RazeefRazeff]

Please one more champions league for city then you can go to Saudi .maybe 1-2 seasons more

[@hamidborazjani2837]

He is doing right think unlike Rober Levedansky that nobody wants him for free now

[@ChrisWalker-m8f]

If the let him go man city will struggle this coming season cus the already made alot of changes last season

[@OneTouch1980]

If you just want money, then go for it. At least he is calling it what it's for, greed. These players already have enough money. Just hope they understand what it's like for the entire family and not just him living in Saudi

[@logan9920]

If they give anything over $30 million take it and run

[@dacrib5350]

Yikes. Man City is headed to League One at this point 😂

[@sterlingmarshel6299]

They will replenish as they always do with more academy or players they coach up. Doku foden and many more

[@DunlopJ]

KDB is 32, with the body of a 36 year old, given his injury history. This was inevitable and I'm sure City has already been making plans for his replacement, unlike their Manchester neighbors who can't even decide on their manager 2 weeks after the season ended.

[@logan9920]

33 is a difficult age!

[@wallyb8607]

Real Madrid should go in for Kevin De Bruyne to replace Toni Kroos.

[@Trulyontube]

he want money? do u ever listen to the man want?

[@PierreWah]

Real dont buy players over 30

[@logan9920]

Teaming up with Ronaldo for two years would be great.

[@chriscam686]

If any of these ones on the microphone are offered a higher paying job they’ll take it. Why should footballers be any different?

[@ulfanfinneriksen4643]

I will be very dissapointed if KDB go to Saudi. The signs are there of Manchester city unraveling.

[@walkinprogress88]

No, come to MLS first then fisnish at saudi in my opinion

[@damiencrowie2374]

Running away from 115 relegation, simple.

[@clickbasics101]

Not incredible amount, insane amount!!! I wouldn't blame him. Inflation is high nowadays. He needs it.

[@emmanuelc7472]

Feel bad for halaand if Kevin leaves and pep leaves Who will supply the ball

[@PjMasks-qu6bb]

Its got to be al nassr

[@Chris-oz9qx]

City about to sell De Bruyne for 1 billion quid just so they can get around FFP again 😂

[@HenriKBSF]

On club level he’s won it all so I get it, go get that money playing with less intensity and prolong your career

[@youwaiyap2708]

If I were KDB, I'd go? What if next season I got more injuries and after my contract ends with MC, nobody is going to bring me more $$$$$? 😅😅

[@youwaiyap2708]

Also what's there to motivate KDB next season, missing out Champions League this season? Nahhhhhh 😝😝

[@ThatOneGuyTURNER]

Everyone gonna leave before them 115 charges catch up to them.

[@KezieKez]

All that money and courtois still can take his girl

[@robertlee6338]

Kevin has no more records to get nor Tropies to collect. Kevin could go to Saudi and rest his body for two season than go back to Belgium for farewell and full tilt for his last World Cup

[@tomodul2619]

Manchester City should rather cash on him than letting him go free like Gundogan was left to leave

[@EH_1995]

From one sports washing operation to the next. Great player but I have zero respect for him as a person

[@zorashki]

The fact that United fans wants Bruno to stay, tells you a lot about Man United.

[@tariqomer4678]

It tells that United fans care about their long serving and passionate players

[@craig8638]

Who has followed any players that have gone to Saudi Arabia? It’s all about money and nothing to do with Legacy or prestige.

[@Kevon420]

KDB finally leaving the Farmer's Premier League.

[@eL--RaL]

Kevin is hitting the road..His mind has evolved from incredible vision on the pitch to vision of the Future.. He's realized the cops are on their way to ransack everything at City I'm sure he told Pep that's why he also wants to leave in 2025 ..The downfall of cheats season 1 trailer is already out

[@englanduk6131]

@eL--RaL....so not the £70 Million a year wages?.. You🤡

[@Shinobi91]

Ransack 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@imasavage95]

Lol

[@CB-ns6sy]

Little man he’s 33

[@Lovers_Nepal]

Al nassr

[@marshallsdocumentariesandr6439]

After 'struggling' to get by on 400,000 GBP per week plus sponsorship deals at last he can go & earn some real money. Don't any of them save money?

[@jeanjacqueslundi3502]

Of course when it'0s media and fan darling KDB it's "understandable". People's hypocrisy makes me sick. I have no problem with KDB going to Saudi, but most people have a problem with many other players going. Predictable that it's because KDB, it's fine by everyone. Plebs.