David Beckham's (50) eyes turn to Kevin De Bruyne (34, Manchester City).
The British Daily Mail reported on the 8th (Korean time) that "David Beckham is preparing moves to have Kevin De Bruyne and Lionel Messi play together."
De Bruyne said farewell to fans through his social media on the 4th, stating, "This season will be my last at Manchester City." He expressed his affection for the club and city he had been with for nearly 10 years, saying, "Manchester will forever remain our family's home."
Born in 1991, De Bruyne joined Manchester City in 2015, leaving an astonishing record of 414 matches with 106 goals and 174 assists. He has lifted numerous trophies, including six Premier League titles and one Champions League title, and according to statistics from 'Transfermarkt', he is regarded as one of the most outstanding creative midfielders in league history.
'Live Score' particularly highlighted the number of chances he created in the Premier League. From the 2015-2016 season, De Bruyne created a total of 827 opportunities in the league, significantly outpacing the second-place Christian Eriksen (533). Bruno Fernandes (519), Trent Alexander-Arnold (514), Mohamed Salah (511), and Son Heung-min (499) followed, but De Bruyne was undoubtedly a standout presence.
He missed the opening match of the 2023-24 season due to a hamstring injury, but showcased his fitness by scoring and assisting in his return match against Newcastle, proving Pep Guardiola's continued trust with a total of 4 goals and 10 assists for the season.
Now, Inter Miami is reaching out to him. One of the club owners, Beckham, is planning to form a playmaking duo of De Bruyne and Messi, aiming to enhance the team's overall strength.
Having already formed a superstar squad with Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba, Miami is preparing to shake MLS once again with the acquisition of De Bruyne.
However, since the designated player slots are currently full, it seems adjustments will be needed through the July transfer market.
At the same time, Inter Miami is also showing interest in Ángel Di María, Lionel Messi's long-time national teammate. Di María is currently playing for Portugal's Benfica and has a close relationship with Messi. However, due to internal circumstances, it will be difficult to bring both De Bruyne and Di María at the same time.
Local media suggest that Beckham seems to prioritize De Bruyne and is indicating an aggressive attempt to acquire him, considering his chemistry with Messi.
De Bruyne received a lucrative offer from the Saudi Arabian Pro League last year but declined and remained at Manchester City for his 10th season. Now, having decided to part ways, Inter Miami is presenting him with a new stage and an opportunity to adorn the end of his career.
Inter Miami reached the pinnacle of the league by winning the 'Supporters' Shield' in the 2023 season and is set to participate in the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup as a wildcard. Ahead of this tournament, the club seems poised to once again push for global superstar-level reinforcements.
The 'Maestro' who dominated the Premier League is set to unfold a new story on the American stage alongside Messi. Will Kevin De Bruyne's next move leave another legend in the history of MLS?
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