Kevin de Bruyne urged to link up with Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr as Premier League icon weighs up offers from MLS and Saudi Pro League ahead of Man City exit

The 33-year-old Belgian has confirmed that he will depart the Etihad Stadium once the current season concludes, opening the door to offers from around the globe. While his days of peak performance may be behind him, De Bruyne remains a highly attractive proposition in the market. Top clubs from across the United States, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and other footballing regions are vying to secure the services of one of the finest playmakers of his generation on a free transfer.

Among the suitors, Saudi Arabian powerhouse Al-Nassr has emerged as a strong contender. The club, already home to global icon Cristiano Ronaldo, is reportedly keen to add De Bruyne to its roster in a bid to further strengthen its domestic and continental ambitions. Ronaldo himself is playing an active role in pushing the club’s interest in De Bruyne.

Former Chelsea and Arsenal defender William Gallas has added his voice to the growing chorus calling for De Bruyne to make the move to Riyadh.

“It would be great for Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mane," he said in an interview with Slingo. "It would be great for the club (Al Nassr). I know that the club are desperate to win the league, so it would be a very positive thing for them. It would definitely help Ronaldo score 1000 goals because De Bruyne's vision is amazing. I'm sure Ronaldo would love to play alongside him.”

Meanwhile, Major League Soccer remains another plausible landing spot. With De Bruyne open to a move stateside, links to David Beckham’s Inter Miami have naturally surfaced. A potential midfield partnership with Lionel Messi, not to mention Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba, has fans in Florida buzzing.

As summer nears, all eyes are on De Bruyne. It remains to be seen if the Belgian opts for the glamour and big-money offers of Saudi Arabia and joins forces with Ronaldo. In the short term, he will be back in action against Everton on Saturday in the Premier League.