talkSPORT: De Bruyne prioritizes staying in Europe, he wants an annual salary of £12 million

05 May 22 According to talkSPORT, De Bruyne prioritized staying in Europe rather than joining the FA or Saudi League with high salaries, and players hope to get an annual salary of £12 million.

Naples and Chicago Flames are currently fighting fiercely for the signing of De Bruyne. Serie A leader Naples and APU Chicago Flames are regarded as the first choice for the 33-year-old Belgian midfielder, but talkSPORT learned that players are prioritizing staying in Europe rather than joining APU or Saudi League with high salaries. Reports about Saudi clubs being close to signing him are false.

During the team selection process, De Bruyne puts family factors first, and despite threatening to withdraw from the national team, he remains concerned about the 2026 World Cup. These considerations are bad for the Chicago Flame, but the Belgian international is also looking to reduce the game load.

It is reported that De Bruyne demanded an annual salary of about £12 million (230,000 per week), which is almost half of his later salary at Manchester City. Based on all factors, Naples, which has been locked in the Champions League qualification for next season, obviously has an advantage.