### Kevin De Bruyne Reveals He Tried Convincing His £80M International Teammate to Join Manchester City—But the Star Has Chosen Another Club
Manchester City supporters may feel a sense of disappointment after Kevin De Bruyne openly admitted that he did everything he could to persuade his international teammate to make the move to the Etihad Stadium. However, despite the Belgian playmaker’s best efforts, the highly-rated player has instead decided to join another top European club in a high-profile transfer worth £80 million.
The midfield maestro, who has played a crucial role in City’s dominance over the years, shared in an exclusive interview that he personally reached out to his compatriot, urging him to consider the opportunity of working under Pep Guardiola. However, despite De Bruyne’s direct approach and the allure of playing for one of the world’s most successful clubs in recent years, the player has ultimately opted for a different path, agreeing to personal terms with an undisclosed club ahead of the upcoming summer transfer window.
#### De Bruyne Expresses His Disappointment as City Miss Out
While De Bruyne is widely celebrated for his ability to influence games with his vision and passing, this time, he was unable to sway his teammate’s decision off the pitch. Speaking candidly, the City star expressed his disappointment but also showed understanding regarding the player’s choice.
“I tried my possible best to convince him to join City, but he chose this club instead. Of course, I respect his decision, but I believe he would have been a perfect fit for our style of play. It’s a massive opportunity for him, and I understand why he made that choice,” De Bruyne stated.
Although the Belgian midfielder did not disclose the name of the player or the club he has chosen, reports close to the situation suggest that the footballer in question is one of Belgium’s rising stars. Many sources believe it to be Jeremy Doku’s fellow international teammate, who has been heavily linked with a big-money move in recent months.
#### What This Means for Manchester City
With personal terms already agreed upon between the player and his new club, Manchester City will now have to shift their focus elsewhere in their search for reinforcements. Guardiola had reportedly earmarked this £80M-rated talent as an ideal addition to his squad, envisioning him as a key part of City’s future. However, the player’s decision to move elsewhere means the club will need to explore alternative options in the transfer market.
This situation leaves City fans pondering what might have been. Would the player have thrived under Guardiola’s system? Will City come to regret missing out on him in the long run? As the summer transfer window approaches, only time will reveal whether this was a major loss for the Premier League giants.
