This one’s got football fans raising their eyebrows — and maybe a few Sky Blues raising their pitchforks. Kevin De Bruyne, Manchester City’s midfield maestro, could be swapping the blue of Manchester for the red of Liverpool.
Yes, that Liverpool. The rival. The one he once dreamed of playing for as a child.
According to top Italian transfer reporter Gianluca Di Marzio, the Reds have made an official offer to sign the Belgian star.
De Bruyne, 33, is set to leave City when his contract runs out this summer. After ten glittering years and a trophy cabinet that would make even Sir Alex jealous, City’s decision to move on came as a shock — even to De Bruyne himself.
“I have not had any offer the whole year, they just took a decision,” he recently revealed. “I was a bit surprised, but I just have to accept it.”
With his future wide open, Europe’s top clubs are circling. Napoli are keen. Saudi Arabia’s checkbooks are already warming up. MLS clubs are lurking too. But the headline? Liverpool have reportedly entered the race.
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Why Kevin De Bruyne to Liverpool makes sense
Now, before you cry “football blasphemy,” let’s break it down.
First, De Bruyne grew up a Liverpool fan. “My favorite club is Liverpool and my favorite player is Michael Owen,” he once said at age 11. Childhood dream, meet grown-up opportunity.
Second, he’s still got it. Despite injury setbacks, the Belgian has shown he can still run a midfield like it’s a violin concerto.
Third, his friendship with Virgil van Dijk is no secret. The two are holiday buddies. Van Dijk once said, “Someone I’ve never played with before but would love at Liverpool is Kevin De Bruyne.” It’s practically a love letter.
And lastly, there’s the appeal of staying close to home. A move to Liverpool means staying in Cheshire, keeping the family settled — and avoiding awkward goodbyes at the school gates.
Whether De Bruyne really trades the Etihad for Anfield remains to be seen.
But as transfer stories go, this one’s more than just noise. It’s got roots, history, and a bit of spice. Stay tuned.
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