Man Metropolis’s Kevin de Bruyne ‘open’ to Saudi league switch

Kevin De Bruyne has stated he is “open” to a transfer to the Saudi Professional League (SPL) owing to the “unimaginable” monetary acquire that comes with a transfer to the Gulf nation.

The Manchester Metropolis midfielder has one yr left on his contract on the Etihad Stadium and has been linked with a transfer to Saudi Arabia.

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A supply has advised ESPN that De Bruyne’s representatives visited 10 Saudi golf equipment in three days in Might and the Belgium worldwide has admitted he is tempted by the financial incentives on provide within the nation.

“At my age you need to be open to all the pieces,” De Bruyne stated in an interview with Belgian outlet HLN.

“You are speaking about unimaginable quantities of cash in what would be the finish of my profession. Typically you need to take into consideration that.

“If I play there for 2 years, I can earn an unimaginable amount of cash. Earlier than that I needed to play soccer for 15 years. I’ll not even attain that quantity but.

“Then you need to take into consideration what that might imply subsequent. However in the intervening time I have never had to consider that but.”

De Bruyne has spent 9 years at Metropolis, successful the Premier League title six instances.

He was restricted to 18 league appearances final season after lacking the primary 5 months of the marketing campaign due to a hamstring damage.

Now 32, De Bruyne, who has additionally been linked with a transfer to MLS, stated it is time to begin fascinated by his subsequent transfer.

“These are conversations that we’re more and more having as a household,” added De Bruyne.

“I nonetheless have one yr left on my contract, so I’ve to consider what may occur. My eldest son is now eight years previous and is aware of nothing however England.

“He additionally asks how lengthy I’ll play for Metropolis. As soon as the second comes, we must cope with it in a sure approach.”