Kevin De Bruyne’s Past Comments on Liverpool Fans Resurface Amid Surprise Transfer Rumors
With Kevin De Bruyne set to become a free agent this summer, speculation around his next destination is gaining momentum — and Liverpool have surprisingly emerged as a potential landing spot. While a move from Manchester City to a Premier League rival may seem far-fetched, the Belgian midfielder’s past comments suggest such a switch may not be entirely out of character.
De Bruyne has long expressed admiration for Liverpool — both the club and its fans. In a now-famous childhood interview, a young De Bruyne revealed that Liverpool was his favorite team growing up and that Michael Owen was his football idol, saying: “I would love to play there one day.”
As a professional, De Bruyne has consistently spoken highly of the Anfield atmosphere. Ahead of a City-Liverpool clash in 2019, he said:
“I like Anfield, I like it a lot. I love people being on you, being noisy… When Liverpool get that atmosphere, it gives them a nudge and for the other team, it gives a feeling of nervousness. If you get nervous and anxious, they smell it. It’s kill or be killed at that time.”
That same year, De Bruyne acknowledged a mutual respect between himself and then-Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp, even revealing Klopp once tried to sign him for Borussia Dortmund.
Beyond admiration, practical factors could also play a role in his decision. Reports suggest that staying in the North West of England appeals to De Bruyne and his family, who are settled in Cheshire — making Liverpool a geographically and personally sensible option.
Though Juventus and clubs in MLS or Saudi Arabia have shown interest, the opportunity to remain in the Premier League, at a club he respects, could be a compelling final chapter for De Bruyne’s elite career — especially if Liverpool can make the financials work.
For now, nothing is confirmed, but the growing noise around De Bruyne and Liverpool suggests that what once seemed improbable may not be impossible.
