With players like Lionel Messi and Marco Reus already arriving in MLS and others like Antoine Griezmann also being linked with moves in the league, it is something that this is more conceivable now than it was in current years. Even San Diego has already fixed it An outstanding signing with Hirving Lozano ready to connect from PSV.
De Bruyne’s guarantee at Manchester Town expires at the end of the 2024-25 season, which is where the door to MLS could open. There is always the possibility that he extends his stay in the city, but at 33 years old with his historical trauma and Phil Foden able to pick up the keys to the attack, an exit could be conceivable for the right option.
In 368 appearances for Manchester Town in all competitions, De Bruyne has 103 goals and 171 assists, so there may be a lack of suitors for his services and products, even in the wrong side of 30, but the possibility of him Aim for an impeccable project. He and his presence in the United States before the 2026 International Cup are things that only San Diego can address.
San Diego already has more international connections than is reasonable thanks to being part of the Proper to Dream network of clubs that still includes FC Nordsjaelland and FC Tut, which has helped develop negotiating powers. Behind the owner and president Sir Mohamed Mansour, there is also a lack of budget to achieve a departure for De Bruyne to the club, but within the limitations of the MLS squad.
Moves for world-class players like De Bruyne seemed impossible until now, but as the stature and international appeal of MLS grows, these things become more credible through the event. There would still be a lot of work to be done to bring the Belgian to the team, but if that happens, that would be the centerpiece of the roster for San Diego and manager Mikey Varas to participate in MLS games.
