Manchester City star to finish career in MLS, says agent

The agent of Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne has revealed his client will finish his playing career in Major League Soccer.

De Bruyne only put pen to paper on a new blockbuster £300,000-a-week deal last month after establishing himself as the best player in the Premier League.

The 26-year-old has helped inspire City to a 16-point lead at the top of the Premier League and Pep Guardiola's side have successfully secured his long-term future amid reported interest from Real Madrid.

However, De Bruyne’s agent has already cast one eye beyond the Belgium international’s time at City and revealed his client will finish his career in America.

“I think Kevin will end his career in the USA rather than in Belgium,” Patrick De Koster told The Sun on Sunday. “He has already been to America many times on holiday, and he loves the country and its culture.

“He said goodbye to his bachelor life in Las Vegas, and we have often spoken about him ending his career in MLS.

“He hasn’t yet had any offers from American clubs, because they know it is not worth bothering as he is at the peak of his career.

“Clubs in China will probably look longingly at him, but I can’t see him going over to play there.”

De Bruyne is the highest WhoScored rated player in the Premier League (7.95) and is the frontrunner to sweep up all the end of season awards.

In fact, the former Chelsea midfielder has provided at least three more assists than any other player in Europe’s top five leagues this season (14).