Will Kevin De Bruyne (34, Manchester City) leave for a team within the same league? Reports have emerged that Aston Villa is quietly seeking to acquire him.

British 'Sky Sports' reported on the 25th (Korean time) that "Aston Villa has conducted internal discussions regarding the acquisition of De Bruyne." De Bruyne officially announced earlier this month that he would be leaving Manchester City at the end of this season, and his contract will also expire at the end of this season.

De Bruyne is currently said not to want a rapid relocation due to his family's living situation. Many Premier League clubs are showing interest in this stance, and this report revealed that Aston Villa is one of them.

Four clubs from Major League Soccer (MLS) in the United States are also reported to have approached De Bruyne's team. Inter Miami holds his 'discovery rights.' This means that if the player decides to transfer to MLS in the United States, Inter Miami has the first right to negotiate.

Chicago Fire, New York City FC, and D.C. United have also inquired about his career and financial requirements. Como 1907 from Italy's Serie A is also reportedly exploring transfer possibilities.

De Bruyne officially announced his farewell to Manchester City on April 4th. He joined Manchester City from VfL Wolfsburg in 2015, and the transfer fee was approximately £54.5 million (about 103.2 billion won). He later reached his prime under manager Pep Guardiola and became a legend, regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of Manchester City and the Premier League.

De Bruyne has appeared in a total of 417 matches for Manchester City, scoring 107 goals, and during this time lifted a total of 16 trophies, including six Premier League titles, one UEFA Champions League title, two FA Cups, and five League Cups.

De Bruyne, representing England as a midfielder, has established himself as one of the most notable 'playmakers' in Premier League history. However, Manchester City did not offer him a contract extension. Initially, it was said that he was released to move to Major League Soccer (MLS), but the player still desires to compete on a more competitive stage.

In reality, no matter how much aging has occurred, De Bruyne remains a player with a spark. Throughout this season, he has continued to display brilliance when managed well physically. Ultimately, even though his contract with Manchester City has ended, he still receives calls from the Premier League.

Sky Sports emphasized, "Villa is interested in acquiring De Bruyne. The club has thoroughly discussed acquiring De Bruyne internally" and added, "In various ways, Villa is considering multiple options. Depending on this information, various movements may become possible."

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