BREAKING NEWS: Kevin De Bruyne has opened up about his failed attempt to stop his £80 million international teammate from signing for Manchester United. “I did everything I could to convince him not to go,” De Bruyne admitted. “But he said his mind was already made up. Honestly, I can’t see what he finds so special about that team — I’m not pleased at all.”

In a surprising twist that has shaken the English football scene, Kevin De Bruyne has revealed how he failed to stop his £80 million international teammate from signing with Manchester United. The Manchester City playmaker confessed that he had tried his best to influence the player’s decision but ultimately couldn’t change his mind. The news has stirred massive reactions, especially among fans who never expected such a move between the rival clubs.

 

Reports indicate that De Bruyne was both “disappointed and frustrated” when he found out that his fellow Belgian had already chosen Old Trafford as his next destination. Despite a strong push and a lucrative offer from Manchester City, the talented attacker seemed determined to join United. De Bruyne expressed his confusion over the decision, hinting that he simply couldn’t understand what drew his teammate to United, adding that the situation left him unhappy.

 

The mystery player — a young, top-level attacker known across Europe for his creativity and goal-scoring — is reportedly on the verge of finalizing his transfer to United in January. The move is said to align with INEOS’ grand vision of reshaping Manchester United under new manager Ruben Amorim, who is eager to rebuild the team into a dominant force once more.

 

For Manchester City, the news lands like a punch to the gut. Pep Guardiola’s team was believed to be leading the race to sign the player after holding advanced discussions with his representatives over the summer. But it now appears the lure of a fresh challenge, and the promise of being a key part of United’s long-term project, proved too tempting for the Belgian star to turn down.

 

Close sources to the deal have confirmed that personal terms have already been agreed upon, and the final structure of the transfer fee — estimated at around £80 million plus performance-based add-ons — is being settled between the two clubs. The move, once finalized, will be one of the biggest transfers of the upcoming window.

 

For Manchester United supporters, this move feels like a dream come true. The club has long needed a spark in attack, and this signing could provide just that. Amorim reportedly views the Belgian forward as a crucial piece in his plan to inject more speed, creativity, and adaptability into United’s attacking line. If successful, it could mark a major turning point for the team.

 

An insider at Old Trafford hinted that the signing is “a statement of intent” from the new regime — a sign that United are serious about returning to their glory days. “This is not just about one player,” the source said. “It’s about building a new era of ambition, youth, and technical brilliance at Manchester United.”

 

Reactions online have been explosive. United fans are ecstatic, calling it the best transfer news of the season and predicting that the new addition will make their team “unstoppable.” City supporters, on the other hand, have voiced disappointment, labeling it a painful miss. Regardless of De Bruyne’s feelings, all signs suggest the deal is sealed — and Manchester United might have just pulled off the coup of the January transfer window.