Kevin De Bruyne confirms his £80m international teammate is pushing for a shock Old Trafford move this winter_“I don’t know what came over him… he just woke up this morning saying he’s heading to join Man United by January.”

Kevin De Bruyne confirms his £80m international teammate is pushing for a shock Old Trafford move this winter

 

In an unexpected twist that has shaken the football world, Kevin De Bruyne has revealed that one of his closest international teammates is preparing for a dramatic switch to Manchester United when the January transfer window opens.

 

The statement came out of nowhere — calm, honest, and filled with the frustration of someone who didn’t want to lose a friend to a rival.

 

“I didn’t see it coming,” De Bruyne admitted. “He woke up this morning and told me he’s heading to Manchester United in January. This is not the kind of transfer I want for him.”

 

Those words instantly set the internet on fire.

 

 

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A Transfer Nobody Expected

 

The player in question — valued at £80 million — has been linked with several top clubs across Europe over the past year. But Manchester United were never seen as favourites. Not until now.

 

De Bruyne’s confession suggests that the decision came from the player himself, not from agents, not from club pressure — but from his own desire to take the next step in his career.

 

Reports emerging from Belgium add that the player has already spoken with members of United’s technical staff, discussing his role in the squad, his long-term development, and the possibility of becoming a central figure in the club’s rebuild.

 

 

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Why the Move Makes Sense — And Why It Doesn’t

 

For Manchester United, this is huge.

 

They want a statement signing.

They want a leader.

They want a player who can change games instantly.

And this £80m star ticks every box.

 

But from Kevin De Bruyne’s perspective, it’s painful.

The midfielder didn’t hide his disappointment and even hinted that he tried to convince his teammate to reconsider.

 

“He knows how much I value him. He knows I want him to stay. But he’s made up his mind. Once he decides something, it’s hard to change.”

 

 

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Inside Sources: The Player Has “Emotionally Left Already”

 

Several insiders close to the Belgian national team have confirmed that the player’s heart is already set on Old Trafford. Some even say he has begun preparing mentally for the move:

 

speaking with United teammates

 

discussing life in Manchester

 

examining how he would fit tactically

 

and exploring how quickly the deal can be completed

 

 

Manchester United have been informed of his interest — and they are ready to make the deal happen.

 

 

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Manchester United Fans Are Celebrating Already

 

The reaction online has been wild:

 

“HE’S JOINING US FINALLY.”

“THIS IS THE SIGNING WE’VE BEEN WAITING FOR.”

“JANUARY CAN’T COME FAST ENOUGH.”

 

United fans see this as the spark their season desperately needs.

And according to early reports, the deal could accelerate faster than expected if all parties agree on the structure.

 

 

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What Happens Next?

 

The next few weeks will be crucial. An official bid from Manchester United is expected soon, and discussions between clubs are reportedly underway. De Bruyne’s disappointment may be genuine, but even he admitted:

 

“When a player makes a decision for his future, sometimes you have to accept it.”

 

The January transfer window looks set to explode — and this could be the signing that steals all the headlines.