Cristiano Ronaldo is pushing for Al-Nassr to land a major coup by signing Kevin De Bruyne from Manchester City. The Portuguese superstar has reportedly urged the club’s management to go all out and make an irresistible offer for the Belgian playmaker, whose contract with City runs out at the end of this season.
Cristiano Ronaldo Urges Al-Nassr to Make Blockbuster Move for Kevin De Bruyne
Ronaldo, who has been instrumental in raising the profile of Saudi Arabian football since his own high-profile move to Al-Nassr, sees De Bruyne as a transformative addition to the Saudi Pro League.
He’s apparently made it clear to Al-Nassr officials that bringing in a player of De Bruyne’s caliber would be a huge statement, not just for the club but for the entire league. Ronaldo’s admiration for the City midfielder is well-known, and he’s eager to team up with the 33-year-old in Saudi Arabia.
The proposal is said to be financially staggering, with reports suggesting Al-Nassr is prepared to offer De Bruyne a signing-on fee of £50 million, along with a salary package of £1 million per week.
While these figures are nothing short of jaw-dropping, De Bruyne, known for his loyalty to Manchester City, has yet to make any moves toward a transfer. In fact, despite being approached discreetly last year, the Belgian has expressed his contentment in Manchester and shown no real desire to chase the lucrative offers coming from Saudi Arabia.
De Bruyne is currently sidelined with an injury, but Manchester City bosses are reportedly relaxed about his future. The Etihad club plans to engage in contract discussions with the midfielder when the timing is right, and there’s a quiet confidence that De Bruyne is happy to continue his remarkable journey with the team.
However, the sheer financial muscle behind Al-Nassr’s potential offer could make these negotiations more complicated than City would hope. De Bruyne himself has acknowledged that the sums being offered might be difficult to turn down if an official approach were made.
Since joining Manchester City from Wolfsburg in 2015, De Bruyne has built a legacy as one of the Premier League’s all-time greats.
His contributions include 103 goals and 171 assists in 388 appearances, alongside six Premier League titles, two FA Cups, five League Cups, and the crowning achievement of the 2023 Champions League victory.
The 2022-23 season, in particular, saw De Bruyne at his very best, playing a vital role in City’s historic Treble-winning campaign.
With his contract set to expire in June, speculation over De Bruyne’s future is only likely to intensify. Ronaldo’s push for his signing has added a new layer of intrigue to the situation, and whether Al-Nassr’s extravagant offer will tempt De Bruyne away from Manchester remains to be seen.
What’s clear is that Ronaldo envisions a partnership with the Belgian as something that could elevate the Saudi Pro League to new heights.
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