KEVIN DE BRUYNE has made contact with San Diego as he assesses his future possibilities.
The 33-year-old captain of Manchester City is poised to enter free agency this summer and seems unlikely to extend his contract with the eight-time Premier League champions.
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De Bruyne has garnered interest from clubs in Saudi Arabia but is said to prefer a transition to Major League Soccer.
San Diego, the latest franchise in MLS, currently has an open designated player slot.
Although discussions have occurred with De Bruyne and his agent, San Diego emphasizes that no agreement is forthcoming.
This uncertainty arises from worries that the financial expectations of the Belgian star would exceed their budget.
Tyler Heaps, San Diego’s sporting director, stated: “I’m unsure of the source of these rumors. I’ve spoken to the agent.
“He represents various players, of course.
“Whenever I see him, I inquire, ‘Are you the one behind these rumors?’
“He’s a fantastic player and loves this area.
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“He vacations here annually, but I can’t pinpoint where this ongoing speculation originates.
“I’ve had chats with him, but I assure you, his salary demands far exceed our current budget.”
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San Diego, the newest addition to the MLS, made its debut match in February.
The team remains unbeaten and currently sits in second place in the MLS Western Conference.
