## Kevin De Bruyne Reveals He Tried to Convince Teammate to Join Manchester City, But £80M Star Chooses Another Club
Manchester City fans may feel disappointed after Kevin De Bruyne recently admitted that, despite his best efforts, he was unable to persuade one of his international teammates to sign for the club. Instead, the highly-rated player has decided to join another top European club in a significant transfer deal worth £80 million.
De Bruyne, a crucial figure in Manchester City’s continued success under Pep Guardiola, shared in an exclusive interview that he personally tried to encourage his fellow Belgian to consider making the move to the Etihad. The midfield maestro explained that he made a strong case for why City would be the ideal destination, emphasizing Guardiola’s tactical vision and the team’s dominant style of play. However, despite his influence, the sought-after star ultimately decided to commit to another club, having already reached an agreement on personal terms ahead of the upcoming summer transfer window.
### De Bruyne Admits City’s Transfer Setback
Although De Bruyne is widely recognized for his intelligence and ability to read the game on the pitch, his persuasive efforts off the field were not enough to change his teammate’s mind. Reflecting on the situation, the Belgian playmaker openly acknowledged the setback but showed understanding of the player’s decision.
“I did everything I could to convince him to come to City, but in the end, he made up his mind and chose a different club. I completely respect his decision, even though I genuinely believe he would have been a great fit for our style of play. It’s a massive opportunity for him, and I fully understand why he decided to take this path,” De Bruyne stated.
While De Bruyne refrained from revealing the identity of the player or the club he has chosen, speculation suggests that the individual in question is a fellow Belgian international. Some reports hint that Jeremy Doku’s national teammate, who has been strongly linked with a high-profile move in recent months, could be the player in question.
### City Forced to Explore Other Options
With the player having settled personal terms elsewhere, Manchester City will now have to reassess their transfer strategy and look for alternative signings. Pep Guardiola was reportedly keen on securing the £80 million-rated star, believing he would have been an ideal addition to City’s squad. However, with his decision now made, the club must shift focus to other potential targets as they look to strengthen ahead of the next season.
This unexpected turn of events has left City fans wondering how things might have turned out if the transfer had gone their way. Will City regret missing out on this promising talent? And which club has managed to secure his signature? Only time will reveal the true impact of this major transfer decision.
