Manchester City has identified Kevin De Bruyne's replacement.

July 27, 2024 13:12 PM

Manchester City have a strategy ready in case Kevin De Bruyne decides to leave, with Bayern Munich's Jamal Musiala seen as a potential replacement.

De Bruyne, one of the Premier League’s all-time greats, is entering the final year of his contract with Manchester City. At 33, it’s unlikely the club will offer him a long-term extension, sparking speculation about his future. Reports suggest he might make a high-profile move to Saudi Arabia, with Al-Ittihad emerging as a likely destination for the six-time Premier League champion.

Potential Replacement While Pep Guardiola is keen to keep De Bruyne, he acknowledges that the club might choose to sell him this summer to avoid losing him for free in 2025. Should De Bruyne depart, City are reportedly considering Bayern Munich’s Jamal Musiala as his successor. The 21-year-old has been a standout player over the past two seasons and impressed at Euro 2024, scoring three goals before Germany’s quarter-final exit.

Concerns at Bayern Munich Reports indicate that Bayern Munich officials are worried about Musiala potentially moving to Manchester City, particularly as contract talks with key players Alphonso Davies and Joshua Kimmich have stalled. The departure of these players could significantly weaken Bayern, possibly influencing Musiala’s decision, especially given his desire to regularly compete for the Champions League.

City’s Strategic Move With Mauricio Pochettino’s departure, Enzo Maresca has stepped in as Chelsea’s new manager. Maresca, who led Leicester to the Premier League as champions in his first attempt, now faces the challenge of guiding Chelsea back into the Champions League and competing for titles.

Maresca had his first chance to evaluate his squad during a 2-2 draw with Wrexham in a heated pre-season friendly. The new manager will look to secure his first win with the young team against Celtic on Saturday in Indiana as they continue their pre-season tour of the United States.