Former Chelsea hero behind Kevin De Bruyne's $500million next destination
Kevin De Bruyne will have dozens of clubs in the market for his signature after announcing he is leaving Manchester City. But thanks to a blast from his Chelsea past, it is MLS newcomers the San Di…
Kevin De Bruyne will have dozens of clubs in the market for his signature after announcing he is leaving Manchester City.
But thanks to a blast from his Chelsea past, it is MLS newcomers the San Diego Wave who are in pole position to secure the 33-year-old Belgian maestro.
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De Bruyne is weighing up his options after confirming he will leave City and a former teammate turned rival could offer him a new challengeCredit: GettytalkSPORT understands that despite riches on offer in the Saudi Pro League Arabia, De Bruyne is keen to move to the US with San Diego currently the frontrunner.
The expansion side landed a major boost in November when Juan Mata came aboard as part of the ownership group ahead of the debut 2025 season.
A former Manchester United and Chelsea star, the 36-year-old Spaniard won the World Cup in 2010 and brings a huge contact book to the upstart, including former teammate De Bruyne.
Egyptian businessman and chairman Sir Mohamed Mansour, who owns Danish club FC Nordsjælland and the Right to Dream Academy, is head of the group.
MORE ON FOOTBALLThe Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation -- a Native American tribe whose reservation is located near El Cajon, California -- also holds a stake.
Granted a spot in the MLS after shelling out a massive $500 million (£384 million) in 2023, Mansour's latest venture will play at Snapdragon Stadium
The 35,000-seat venue on the campus of San Diego State will be shared with National Women’s Soccer League club San Diego Wave.
Wave FC are the most successful expansion team in NWSL history.
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Established in 2021, the franchise has broken attendance records, lifted the NWSL Shield, and seen players win most of the major individual awards.
Mansour will look to replicate that success alongside Mata -- only the second international star to hold an ownership stake in an MLS team after Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham.
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Juan Mata is playing in Australia and moving into ownershipCredit: Getty5
De Bruyne never really had a shot at ChelseaCredit: AFP5
Mata won the Champions League at Stamford BridgeCredit: GettyMiami's move for Lionel Messi has allowed the franchise -- founded in 2018 -- to win honours ahead of more established outfits.
Sporting director Tyler Heaps is busy assembling a team, with USA midfielder Luca de la Torre on loan from Celta Vigo one solid addition.
But San Diego wants a marquee star to make an instant Messi-like impact and Mata is the ace in the deck.
De Bruyne only played nine games for Chelsea after arriving from Genk in his homeland in 2012. He played alongside Mata twice -- beating Arsenal and Swindon in the League Cup.
He was shipped out to Wolfsburg and quickly established himself as a potential star while in Germany before returning to the Premier League for a then-record fee for Man City of £55million.
The technician has since inspired City to six Premier League titles, two FA Cups, five League Cups and the Champions League.
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De Bruyne would instantly become one of the the MLS' most decorated playersDe Bruyne holds the record for the most assists by a City player in the Premier League with 115 -- 25 more than David Silva.
Since 2015 he has 30 more assists than the next-best tally in the top -- Mohamed Salah's 85.
De Bruyne confirmed his exit at the end of the season via an emotional statement on social media.
"Seeing this, you probably realise where this is heading," De Bruyne said.
"So I'll get straight to it and let you all know that these will be my final months as a Manchester City player.
"Nothing about this is easy to write, but as football players, we all know this day eventually comes. That day is here - and you deserve to hear it from me first.
BREAKING: talkSPORT react as Kevin De Bruyne reveals he will LEAVE Manchester City at the end of the season"Football led me to all of you - and to this city. Chasing my dream, not knowing this period would change my life. This city. This club. These people... gave me EVERYTHING. I had no choice but to give EVERYTHING back! And guess what - we won EVERYTHING.
"Whether we like it or not, it's time to say goodbye. Suri, Rome, Mason, Michele and I are beyond grateful for what this place has meant to our family. 'Manchester will forever be on our kids' passports - and more importantly, in each of our hearts. This will always be our HOME.
Read More on talkSPORT"We cannot thank the city, club, staff, teammates, friends, and family enough for this 10-year ride.
"Every story comes to an end, but this has definitely been the best chapter. Let's enjoy these last moments together."
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