De Bruyne Announces City Exit, Linked to Chicago Fire

Kevin De Bruyne has announced he will leave Manchester City at the end of the season, strongly linking him to a move to Major League Soccer's Chicago Fire. The Fire currently have top priority to sign the Belgian international, as Inter Miami cannot add another designated player, while D.C. United and NYCFC have also expressed interest. De Bruyne has indicated a preference for MLS over a move to Saudi Arabia but remains open to staying in Europe or returning to the Premier League, with decisions influenced by both sporting and family factors. If signed, De Bruyne would join fellow Belgian Hugo Cuypers, the current MLS Golden Boot leader, at Chicago. The Fire, led by head coach Gregg Berhalter, view De Bruyne as a potential game changer to boost their playoff hopes. However, De Bruyne's future remains undecided as he evaluates his options.