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Could Kevin De Bruyne Join Liverpool? Salah Fuels Transfer Speculation

De Bruyne’s Departure Opens Premier League Door

As Kevin De Bruyne prepares to bid farewell to Manchester City, the dust of a trophyless finale still lingers. His final outing — a 1-0 FA Cup defeat to Crystal Palace at Wembley — closed the chapter on a decade of elite midfield mastery, yet left a sense of unfinished business in England. While Pep Guardiola’s team faltered, De Bruyne remained the heartbeat of City’s tactical soul — and now, his next move has everyone guessing.

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Speaking candidly after the match, the Belgian maestro admitted talks have already taken place. At 33, his future is no longer just a personal decision but a family one. “I don’t know [whether I’ll stay in the Premier League], it depends on what comes. Like I said to my Belgium colleagues, I have a family. I have young kids I have to take care of, it’s a decision that has to suit all of us, not just me,” he told Sky Sports.

Salah’s Suggestion Sparks Anfield Dream

The Premier League might not have seen the last of De Bruyne. That possibility was given a cheeky nudge by Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah, who hinted that Anfield wouldn’t turn him away. “I want to tell him congratulations on your career. He’s done a phenomenal job at City, and he was great for the league. I really wish him the best… and we have a space for him!”

While Salah’s comments were delivered with a grin, they stirred a storm of speculation. Could Arne Slot’s Liverpool — a side in midfield transition — really accommodate a player who once orchestrated their rivals’ dominance?

Family First in De Bruyne’s Decision

Once decisive on the pitch, De Bruyne now appears reflective off it. “When I’m 20 years old and all by myself, I can make a decision, that is very easy. But now it’s a bit more complex.” His admission reveals a player weighing emotional and practical responsibilities equally. For all his ambition, there’s clarity: football comes second to family.

“I want to play good football, whatever the decision will be… I know you’re trying to guess where I’m going to go, but I will make my decision, and you guys will know when I know.”

Would Liverpool Break Their Mould?

Salah, for all his admiration, knows Liverpool traditionally steer clear of ageing recruits. “I know how they dealt with their players over 30 in the past. I didn’t expect I was going to stay. It’s not something bad. We see how they dealt with this situation in the past.”

Yet Liverpool under Slot may shift their stance. The allure of De Bruyne — a proven winner with creative brilliance — could be too strong to ignore, particularly if the price is right. And if Salah’s words are any clue, some inside Anfield might already be dreaming.