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De Bruyne Agrees Terms With Al-Ittihad

Kevin De Bruyne has reportedly reached an agreement on his contract with Saudi Pro League team Al-Ittihad.

A news story from the Mirror indicates that the Belgium player might be moving to Saudi Arabia, but it emphasizes that Pep Guardiola's team is eager to keep him.

"... articles in Italy during the weekend said that he had reached an agreement on his personal conditions with the Saudi Pro League team Al-Ittihad," according to the report.

There is uncertainty about whether De Bruyne would be open to leaving before his contract ends in 2025, but City will be eager to keep their key player. Previous reports suggest he may want to finish his career in Manchester.

In February, The Athletic claimed that De Bruyne intended to sign a new contract with City and eventually end his career at the Etihad Stadium when he reaches 35 years old.

However, there have been signs suggesting that the player might be reconsidering his options lately. In May, it was reported that his agents had discussions with the new MLS team, San Diego FC. Additionally, there were reports of initial talks about the possibility of him moving to Saudi Arabia.

Al-Ittihad Pursues Ederson Signing

Al-Ittihad are prepared to challenge Manchester City's determination as they attempt to attract goalkeeper Ederson to Saudi Arabia.

The Brazilian player has been rumored to be transferring to the Saudi Pro League for a while now, with Al-Nassr believed to be the front-runners to sign him.

However, it is Al-Ittihad's competitors who are grabbing attention in the news this week, with reports from the Mail suggesting that the club has reached out to City.

Al-Ittihad has reached out to Manchester City to discuss the possibility of signing Ederson in the upcoming weeks, according to the article.

The Saudi Pro League has shown a lot of interest in City's goalkeeper lately, with Al-Nassr keen on attracting the Brazilian away from the Etihad Stadium.

The £25 million offer from Al-Ittihad was much lower than what City believed their player was worth, but it was enough to start a conversation between the two teams.

The 30-year-old player is thought to be worth around £50m and Al-Ittihad are prepared to challenge that valuation. This potential signing would be a significant success for the SPL.

Barcelona Mulls Over Kante Signing

Barcelona is rumored to be considering a surprising transfer for ex-Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante.

Kante joined Al-Ittihad in the summer and was a standout player for France in Euro 2024.

According to the Mail, Barcelona may be considering a surprise transfer for a player who has won the Premier League twice and is considered an icon at Chelsea, as they prepare for the upcoming season.

According to reports, Barca's new coach, Hansi Flick, wants to strengthen his midfield choices. However, he is only interested in acquiring the player if they are available at a discounted price.

"Flick thinks that the French player, who has won the World Cup, could be the perfect choice to strengthen the defensive side of his midfield. He prefers to sign the player on loan."

Barcelona were often rumored to be interested in the French player while he was at Chelsea. However, they did not make a move for him last summer when he decided to join the Saudi Pro League instead of staying at Stamford Bridge.

According to Sport reports, Al-Ittihad is not open to selling the 33-year-old player this summer. They have already turned down an offer from West Ham United who were interested in signing Kante on a long-term contract.

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