- Belgian leaving the Etihad as a free agent
- Has been linked with teams around the world
- Premier League sides urged to make a move
Imagn/GOAL'A lot of fun for Lionel Messi' - Inter Miami's captain would love Kevin De Bruyne in MLS as 'gutted' Man City legend left baffled by decision to let Belgian leave
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Peacock Premium
✅ Streams roughly 175 exclusive live matches per season that are completely blacked out on traditional TV.
✅ Acts as the league's US archive, providing full on-demand match replays shortly after every live broadcast concludes.
✅ Streams the popular "Goal Rush" whip-around show, which jumps between live highlights during the packed Saturday 10:00 a.m. ET window.
Monthly from$12.99
Budget Cord-Cutter
Sling TV
✅ Provides nationwide access to USA Network, securing the primary cable home for the league's linear broadcasts.
✅ Includes access to live, local NBC affiliates for the marquee weekend matches in designated major media markets.
✅ Serves as the cheapest way to access live cable TV sports channels without paying for a bloated traditional bundle.
Monthly from$45.99
Premium Cable Alternative
DirecTV
✅ Carries both USA Network and your local NBC station, ensuring you get every nationally televised match.
✅ Includes unlimited cloud DVR storage so you can easily record and save early morning fixtures.
✅ Replicates the classic set-top box feel with a familiar channel guide, making it easy to channel-surf on weekend mornings.
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✅ Streams roughly 175 exclusive live matches per season that are completely blacked out on traditional TV.
✅ Acts as the league's US archive, providing full on-demand match replays shortly after every live broadcast concludes.
✅ Streams the popular "Goal Rush" whip-around show, which jumps between live highlights during the packed Saturday 10:00 a.m. ET window.
Monthly from$12.99
(C)Getty ImagesTHE BIGGER PICTURE
De Bruyne is a Premier League and Champions League title winner with two PFA Player of the Year awards to his name. He sits second on the Premier League all-time list when it comes to assists and has taken in over 400 appearances for City.
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Getty/GOALWHAT SHAUN WRIGHT-PHILLIPS SAID
Ex-City winger Wright-Phillips - speaking to GOAL via Lottoland, Football Betting - said when asked if De Bruyne in Florida would be a lot of fun: “It would be a lot of fun for Messi, it wouldn’t be for the other teams!
“I’m gutted about it. I’m a massive fan of his. At the same time, I understand football as well. Some things happen that no-one can explain. This for me is one of them. It looks like they are both ready to turn the page.
“Hopefully they both do a U-turn because I would like to see him not only at City, but in the Premier League. Fingers crossed but whatever he does and wherever he goes, someone is going to get one hell of a player for the next three years.”
GettyWHAT NEXT FOR KEVIN DE BRUYNE?
De Bruyne continues to mull over his options for now, as he plays out a 2024-25 campaign that could yet end with FA Cup glory for City. He will walk away with a standing among the greats in Manchester safely secured - with a future statue at the Etihad almost guaranteed.
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