Latest developments
- Inter Miami are looking to sign Kevin De Bruyne.
- The Belgian will become a free agent when his Man City contract expires this summer.
- De Bruyne is also attracting interest from Saudi Arabia.
Whisper+ analysis
Authenticity (3.5/5): Inter Miami ready to offer De Bruyne contract
De Bruyne recently announced that he will leave Man City when his contract expires at the end of the season.
According to The Mirror, MLS franchise Inter Miami are ready to offer De Bruyne a contract to make him the latest star name of Javier Mascherano's side, which already boasts Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba.
Value (4.5/5): De Bruyne available on a free transfer
De Bruyne is an enticing option for Inter Miami, partly due to the fact that he will be available on a free transfer this summer. As a result, the David Beckham-owned franchise only have to concern themselves with the player's wage demands.
Suitability (4/5): Serial winner
De Bruyne has experienced a decline in his performance levels this season due to a combination of age and injuries. However, he remains a top-quality operator and would surely thrive in the MLS.
The Belgium international would also bring a wealth of experience and a winning mentality, having won numerous honours with Man City over the years, including six Premier League titles, five EFL Cups, two FA Cups and a Champions League trophy.
Upgrade? (4/5): Another star name
Mascherano has tended to utilise a 4-3-3 or a 4-4-2 formation. De Bruyne would likely be played in the middle three of a 4-3-3 or one of the two central midfielders in a 4-4-2.
Busquets is a guaranteed starter, but De Bruyne would surely push ahead of the likes of Federico Redondo, Benja Cremaschi and Santiago Morales if he were to make the move. The playmaker may not have the legs of his younger counterparts, but he still possesses world-class quality with the ball at his feet.
Logic (3.5/5): Rival interest from Saudi Pro League
De Bruyne is also attracting interest from clubs in the Saudi Pro League, and the 33-year-old will know he will earn more money in Saudi Arabia than he will in the MLS.
However, there is a belief that De Bruyne and his family would prefer to relocate to the United States more than Saudi Arabia, leaving the Man City star with a big decision to make in the coming months.
Whisper+ verdict: 19.5/25
Inter Miami seems like a strong option for De Bruyne, especially as it would give him the chance to play alongside Messi. However, he is likely to have a number of options to consider when his Man City deal expires this summer.
