In a surprising summer move, Kevin De Bruyne has joined Liverpool after leaving Manchester City. The Belgian midfielder wasted no time in sending a warm message to his new teammate, Mohamed Salah.
At 33 years old, De Bruyne signed with Liverpool on a free transfer after Manchester City decided not to extend his contract, ending his impressive 10-year run at the Etihad Stadium. During his time at City, De Bruyne was instrumental in the club’s success under Pep Guardiola, contributing to six Premier League titles, two FA Cups, and the historic 2023 Champions League victory.
There had been rumors of De Bruyne moving to the MLS or returning to Belgium, but Salah’s public invitation seems to have influenced his decision to stay in the Premier League. Last month, Salah praised De Bruyne, saying: “Kevin did amazing work at City and is one of the Premier League’s best. I wish him all the best… and Liverpool has space for him!”
Now that the transfer is confirmed, De Bruyne replied with a sincere message: “Mo, thank you for your kind words—they meant a lot during a tough period. I’m thrilled to join Liverpool, a club full of tradition, ambition, and world-class players like you. I’m eager to team up on the field and build something special at Anfield.”
Earlier, De Bruyne had expressed his disappointment about City’s approach to his departure, stating in April: “I didn’t get any contract offer from them all year. It was unexpected. I still believe I can compete at the highest level, but I understand clubs need to make tough decisions. It was hard to accept, especially since my family was on holiday when I heard. Still, I’m ready for this next chapter.”
Liverpool’s manager, Arne Slot, making his first major signing after taking over from Jürgen Klopp, quickly made an impactful move. De Bruyne’s addition not only boosts Liverpool’s midfield but also demonstrates their strong ambition to retain the Premier League crown.
With Salah and De Bruyne now teammates, Liverpool supporters can dream of a new era of dominance, eagerly anticipating the pair’s debut together at Anfield
