Will Kevin De Bruyne (34) encounter the Manchester City team that rejected him as an enemy? The possibility of him transferring to Aston Villa has been raised.

British 'Sky Sports' reported on the 24th (Korea time), "Villa has conducted internal discussions regarding the acquisition possibility of midfielder De Bruyne, who is leaving Manchester City," stating, "De Bruyne announced that this season will be his last at the Etihad Stadium. He is in the final year of his contract, and Villa may have an interest in signing him when he leaves City."

The outlet explained, "De Bruyne is reluctant to uproot his family's roots when deciding his next destination, prioritizing soccer and 'home life,' which has attracted the attention of several Premier League clubs. Currently, four Major League Soccer (MLS) clubs in the United States, including Inter Miami, Chicago Fire, New York FC, and D.C. United, have inquired about his professional and financial expectations."

Serie A Como is also checking the possibility of bringing De Bruyne on board. Como, a team managed by Cesc Fabregas, who was famous as a playmaker during his playing days like De Bruyne, includes famous players such as Dele Alli, Pepe Reina, Sergi Roberto, and Alberto Moreno. They plan to add De Bruyne to their roster.

The 'legend' De Bruyne recently announced his farewell to Manchester City. Earlier this month, he expressed on social media, "This season will be the last few months as a City player. Writing this is not easy, but it is a situation every player must face eventually. Manchester will forever remain a name remembered by our family," announcing that he would leave the team once his contract expires.

Furthermore, De Bruyne stated, "Like it or not, it is time for goodbye now. Manchester will remain in the hearts of our family forever as well as in our passports," adding, "This place will always be our home. I cannot express enough gratitude to this city, the club staff, my teammates, friends, and family for sharing the past 10 years of our journey together."

Born in 1991, De Bruyne is one of the legends in Premier League history. Since donning the Manchester City jersey in 2015, he has achieved six Premier League titles, one UEFA Champions League (UCL) victory, two FA Cup titles, and five English Football League Cup (EFL Cup) wins under coach Pep Guardiola.

The sudden farewell was Manchester City's decision. After winning against Everton last week, De Bruyne admitted, "I have not received any offers all year, and Manchester City made the decision. I was clearly a bit surprised, but I must accept it. Frankly, I still think I can play at the top level like I am now."

He has not ruled out the possibility of remaining in the Premier League. When asked if his career in England is over, De Bruyne replied, "I do not know. The decision to leave Manchester City was made not long ago. Since then, I have not seen my family. I will talk to them and see which teams want me," stating, "There are always challenges. I do not know what will happen next season."

He also mentioned, "Teams need to come to me and convince me that they have a wonderful sports project. I know that I am no longer the youngest player on the team," adding, "I can still deliver top-level performances. I am willing to listen to any possible project. I love soccer, and if I receive a good project proposal that my family also likes, I can make a decision," thus leaving all possibilities open.

The Birmingham local news outlet 'Birmingham Live' interpreted this by stating, "Manchester star De Bruyne has already sent a green light toward Villa as he decides to transfer. He is leaving Manchester City, but he has kept the door open to remain in the Premier League."

Of course, Villa is destined to face competition. There is also a flood of interest from Major League Soccer (MLS). 'The Athletic' reported, "Four MLS clubs, including Inter Miami, Chicago Fire, New York City FC, and D.C. United, have expressed interest in acquiring De Bruyne. According to multiple anonymous club officials, the four teams have begun exploring negotiations to bring him to the United States."

Especially, Inter Miami has emerged as a strong candidate. This is because they hold the 'Discovery Rights' to negotiate first if De Bruyne were to transfer. Consequently, there is great anticipation that De Bruyne could join the luxurious lineup featuring Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, Sergio Busquets, and Jordi Alba.

However, if a good offer comes from Villa, there is a sufficient possibility that De Bruyne could remain in England and face coach Pep Guardiola as an opponent. He prioritizes his family life. If he wants to keep his two young sons and daughter, who have spent their lives in England, De Bruyne may waver.

In fact, De Bruyne rejected a transfer to Saudi Arabia for the sake of his children's education and living environment. Last summer, British 'Daily Star' reported, "De Bruyne discussed a transfer to Saudi Arabia with his wife Michelle. Michelle is reluctant for their children to move. The couple is particularly hesitant to change the school of their 8-year-old eldest son, Mason Millian."

Paul Merson, currently a panelist on Sky Sports, recommended a transfer to Villa for Kevin De Bruyne. The former Arsenal player stated, "Aston Villa is also an excellent choice. If De Bruyne wants to play every week, he should go to Saudi Arabia or MLS. But if he wants to play 20 to 25 league games in a season, Villa is a good choice."

Merson also added, "Villa has a lot of talent. There are many fast players. That is exactly De Bruyne's dream. Villa Park is a large stadium. You just need to give the ball to De Bruyne. No one in the soccer world passes like De Bruyne. Perhaps only Trent Alexander-Arnold could compare."

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