Kevin de Bruyne had already spoken out about the possibility of joining Liverpool amid shock reports that he could move to Anfield this summer.
Kevin De Bruyne to Liverpool? Childhood Dream Edges Closer to Reality
After a trophy-laden decade at Manchester City, Kevin De Bruyne officially announced in April that he will leave the club at the end of the season — and the football world is buzzing with speculation about his next move.
Among the clubs vying for his signature, Liverpool has emerged as a serious contender. According to multiple sources, the Reds have already presented De Bruyne with a formal offer to join them this summer, sparking hope among fans of a fairytale return to his boyhood club.
Clips have resurfaced online of a young De Bruyne professing his love for Liverpool. Speaking during his early days at Genk, the Belgian playmaker once said: “My favourite team is Liverpool FC and my favourite player is Michael Owen. I’d like to play there.”
In a 2019 interview, De Bruyne echoed those childhood sentiments: “I was a Liverpool fan. My family in England were all Liverpool supporters. I loved Michael Owen because I was really small like him and quick, too. I compared myself to him.”
While De Bruyne’s legacy at Manchester City is undeniable — 16 major trophies, six Premier League titles, and a Champions League triumph — this next chapter may be driven by emotion as much as ambition.
A move to Anfield, should it materialize, would not only strengthen Liverpool’s midfield with a world-class creator but also fulfill a lifelong dream for one of the game’s modern greats.
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De Bruyne’s Liverpool Link Grows Stronger Amid Resurfaced Comments and Transfer Speculation
As speculation intensifies around Kevin De Bruyne’s future following his announced departure from Manchester City, more evidence of his long-standing affection for Liverpool continues to emerge.
In a 2019 interview with Sky Sports, De Bruyne didn’t hold back his admiration for Anfield and the club’s famously passionate supporters. “I like Anfield, I like it a lot,” he said. “I love people being on you, being noisy, that is what it’s all about. I love the passion of football.”
While Liverpool journalists James Pearce and Ian Doyle have moved to cool suggestions that a formal offer has already been made by the club, the 33-year-old’s past remarks and his personal ties to Liverpool suggest that a move to Anfield is not out of the question.
With his contract at City ending and his future wide open, De Bruyne’s next destination remains unclear. But between his childhood fandom, emotional statements, and Liverpool’s need for experienced midfield leadership, the door to Anfield remains ajar—if not wide open.
