Inter Miami, co-owned by David Beckham, is preparing to secure the signing of Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne, who confirmed he will leave the Premier League champions at the end of the 2024-2025 season. Beckham has personally engaged in talks with De Bruyne, aiming to bring the Belgian midfield maestro to MLS, where he would join a star-studded squad including Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez, and Sergio Busquets.
De Bruyne, 33, is widely regarded as one of the best midfielders in football history and has won numerous trophies with Manchester City. His decision to move to the United States is influenced by the appeal of Miami’s lifestyle and the opportunity to take on a new challenge after achieving much in English football.
Inter Miami holds the exclusive MLS discovery rights to negotiate with De Bruyne, giving them a significant advantage over other interested clubs. However, the move will involve a substantial pay cut for De Bruyne due to MLS salary cap rules, with his potential earnings at Inter Miami estimated to be much lower than his current £24.5 million annual salary at Manchester City.
Despite financial constraints, Beckham and Inter Miami are determined to complete the deal, seeing De Bruyne’s arrival as a major coup that will boost the league’s global profile and competitiveness.
Manchester City faces the challenge of replacing a player of De Bruyne’s caliber, with potential targets already linked to the club as they prepare for his departure.
The transfer is expected to be finalized in the coming months, marking a high-profile move that could reshape the MLS landscape and provide De Bruyne with a fresh stage to showcase his talents.
