I tried my possible best to convince him to join City but he choose Liverpool instead”, Kelvin De Bruyne confirmed His £80m international teammate have agreed personal terms to join Liverpool by the summer. Pep Guardiola was undoubtedly furious with this turn of events, especially given how much City were pushing behind the scenes to secure this marquee signing. With the player choosing Liverpool over Manchester city, it raises serious questions about how they managed to pull it off despite Kevin De Bruyne’s influence on him

Kevin De Bruyne Tried to Recruit Star Player for Man City—But £80M Talent Chooses Another Club

Manchester City fans may be left disappointed after Kevin De Bruyne revealed that, despite his efforts, he was unable to convince his international teammate to join Pep Guardiola’s side. Instead, the highly-rated star has opted for a different top club in a major £80 million transfer.

De Bruyne’s Attempt to Strengthen City’s Squad

As one of City’s most influential players, De Bruyne personally reached out to his fellow countryman, urging him to consider a move to the Etihad. However, despite the Belgian playmaker’s persuasion, the sought-after talent has chosen a different path and is now finalizing personal terms with another club ahead of the summer transfer window.

A Transfer Blow for City

While De Bruyne is known for his ability to dictate play on the field, he admitted that his off-pitch efforts couldn’t sway the player’s decision. Addressing the situation, he stated:

“I did everything in my power to bring him to City, but he made his own choice. I respect his decision, though I truly believe he would have thrived in our system. It’s a big move for him, and I understand why he made it.”

Although De Bruyne did not disclose the player’s identity or destination, many speculate that it could be a Belgian international, possibly a teammate of Jeremy Doku, who has been linked with a high-profile transfer in recent months.

City Forced to Explore Alternatives

With the £80 million-rated star opting for another club, Manchester City will now have to shift their focus to alternative targets. Guardiola had reportedly earmarked the player as a perfect addition to his squad, but his decision to sign elsewhere leaves City with a potential gap to fill.

This unexpected development has sparked speculation among fans—where is the talented star headed, and will City regret missing out on him? O

nly time will tell.