In the 2nd round of Group E of the UEFA Europa League on June 23 at 03:00
Belgium
Against Romania, Belgian star
Robert De Bruyne (1926-), French soccer player, coach of the National Football League (NFL)
Nei scored a wonderful goal to help his team achieve victory. The 33-year-old midfield maestro still showed the strength of his sword and was voted the best player of the match.
De Bruyne's goal stemmed from a wide corner kick from goalkeeper Castells, who received the ball and put it into the net with a precise right-footed flick, demonstrating his great skill and experience. Despite being 33 years old, De Bruyne remains an indispensable centerpiece of the Belgian national team and Manchester City FC.
De Bruyne's current contract with Manchester City is set to expire in the summer of 2025. Many fans and pundits are hopeful that City will extend his contract given his immense contribution to the team. In the summer of 2023, City offered Walker a two-year extension, so many believe that City should also offer De Bruyne a new contract of at least two years.
However, De Bruyne's future destination is still full of uncertainty. He has said in a media interview that the money earned from playing two years in the Saudi League could be more than what he earned in the previous 15 years of playing soccer. This suggests that De Bruyne is considering offers from the Saudi League, with Riyadh Victory in particular showing a strong interest in him, willing to offer up to €70 million a year.
The Saudi league's high salary packages and low tax rates (up to just 10%, with some players even tax-free) contrast with the 45% or so tax rates in Europe's top five leagues. The issue of a big contract at the end of his career cannot be ignored for the 33-year-old De Bruyne, especially after he has already won all the title honors he can at club level.
De Bruyne will make his choice after the Euros, whether he stays at City and continues to chase glory or joins the Saudi League in pursuit of lucrative financial rewards, his decision will affect the future direction of both the Belgian national team and Manchester City FC. Fans expect the midfield maestro to continue to showcase his talents in the top flight, while respecting his personal choices regarding his career and family life.
