Manchester City star Kevin de Bruyne announced that he is going to leave Manchester City at the end of the season when his contract ends. He has been one of the best midfielders in the world and has been a crucial figure in City winning big titles. Sky Sports reported that Aston Villa are interested in signing the Belgian midfielder and had held an internal discussion over a possible move for de Bruyne on a free transfer.
However, Villa have now received a setback regarding their interest in the quality midfielder. ESPN has reported that the midfielder has initiated discussions with MLS club Chicago Fire, which has fueled speculations of his move to the United States. They are ready to offer him a lucrative contract, and that will provide them with the advantage over Inter Miami, as they are also interested in him.
Aston Villa target Kevin de Bruyne is in discussions with the Chicago Fire
Villa will definitely benefit from the presence of a quality, world-class player like Kevin de Bruyne in their midfield. Talking about his stats, De Bruyne has scored four goals in 25 matches so far in the Premier League 2024/2025 season. Overall, his goals scored per 90 minutes is 0.23. Moreover, the Manchester City star’s total G/A (goals + assists) is 11 for this season. His goal involvement equates to 0.64 per 90 minutes, and his non-penalty xG per 90 minutes is 0.29.
Aston Villa’s hopes of signing a top-tier midfielder have taken a hit, with ESPN revealing that the player is now deep in talks with MLS side Chicago Fire. It’s a setback for Villa, as the midfielder’s creativity and energy would have been a perfect fit for Unai Emery’s attack-minded style.
Chicago’s attractive contract offer puts them ahead in the race, even outpacing competition from Inter Miami. For Villa, this twist forces a rethink in their transfer plans. Missing out on this target could leave a gap in their squad depth—something that could affect both their Premier League push and European campaign. They will need to move quickly to to get into this deal.
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