De Bruyne Set to Join Inter Miami
De Bruyne's potential move to Inter Miami would be a significant transfer, with the team looking to capitalize on his experience and skill. With several top players already on the roster, De Bruyne's signing would be a major boost to the team's chances of success in the MLS and beyond.
Kevin De Bruyne is set to become a free agent after his contract with Manchester City expires, and Inter Miami, who hold his discovery rights, will have the first chance to negotiate with him if he decides to join Major League Soccer (MLS). De Bruyne, 33, has been with City since 2015 and has won numerous titles, including six Premier League titles, five Carabao Cups, two FA Cups, two Community Shields, and a Champions League.
Manchester City is preparing to replace Kevin De Bruyne, who is leaving the club after a decade, with several playmakers being targeted to fill the void. The Belgian's departure has left a void, despite injuries limiting him to 13 Premier League starts this season. Pep Guardiola praised De Bruyne's contributions, but acknowledged the need to "move forward" and find new qualities. The club is looking to replicate De Bruyne's success with a new signing, with several candidates in the running, including Florian Wirtz, Eberechi Eze, and other Premier League and European talents.
Inter Miami, who are set to participate in the 2025 Club World Cup and Leagues Cup, may be interested in signing De Bruyne, who has been linked to the team in the past. This move would be a significant boost to the team, which already has Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, Sergio Busquets, and Jordi Alba on its roster. De Bruyne's signing would require some roster flexibility, as the team has already reached its maximum of three designated players (DPs) who can be paid beyond the league's salary cap.
The team could sign De Bruyne as a "TAM player" (targeted allocation money) and pay him up to $871,875 in 2025. With De Bruyne's experience and skill, he would be a valuable addition to Inter Miami's roster, and his signing would be a major coup for the team. As De Bruyne prepares to leave Manchester City, all eyes will be on Inter Miami to see if they can secure his signature and bring him to the MLS.