Man City manager Pep Guardiola has submitted £90m+ bid to sign “exceptional” Bundesliga star to replace De Bruyne after Saudi Arabia call
Manchester City has reportedly made a substantial £92.5 million bid to sign a highly talented young player, believed to be Xavi Simons, as a potential replacement for the departing Kevin De Bruyne.
De Bruyne, 33, is widely expected to leave Manchester City at the end of the season when his contract expires, with Saudi Arabian clubs and Major League Soccer’s San Diego FC rumored to be interested in signing him.
De Bruyne has been a standout player for Manchester City and the Premier League over the past decade, but his time at the Etihad Stadium appears to be drawing to a close. Manchester City is already preparing for life without De Bruyne, with manager Pep Guardiola keen to secure Simons’ services. The young Dutchman is reportedly a key target for Guardiola, who hopes he can be an integral part of his project moving forward.
While Manchester City awaits a response from Simons’ current club, RB Leipzig, the future of De Bruyne remains uncertain. San Diego FC has expressed interest in signing De Bruyne, but the club’s sporting director, Tyler Heaps, acknowledged that De Bruyne’s hefty wage packet, currently £400,000 per week, would be a significant obstacle to any potential move.
