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David Beckham is reportedly ready to give Kevin De Bruyne a soft landing at his MLS franchise Inter Miami but the Man City legend may have to contend with a massive pay cut.
England legend David Beckham is reportedly weighing up the possibility to luring outgoing Manchester City playmaker Kevin De Bruyne to the MLS.
De Bruyne announced that he will be leaving City at the end of this season, bringing an end to a 10-year trophy-laden career at the Etihad Stadium, with the club keen to move on to younger targets.
It makes the Belgium midfielder one of the most exciting free agents that will be available in the summer but he could have a new club even before the season is out as Beckham is considering snapping him up for his star-studded MLS franchise Inter Miami.
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As per The Athletic, Inter Miami hold De Bruyne's MLS discovery rights, meaning they are free to negotiate with him before any other club in the US.
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That could see De Bruyne play alongside Argentina legend Lionel Messi although it would not be straightforward as Inter Miami already have their full quarter of Designated Players.
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Designated Players are those who are allowed to earn beyond the maximum salary limit in the MLS and Inter Miami have Messi as well as his former Barcelona team-mates Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets, meaning they would have to let one leave, an unlikely prospect, or sign De Bruyne within the league’s salary bracket before improving his contract later.
According to MLS data, Miami have $3.1 million remaining this season which De Bruyne would have to be signed within if he moves to the club within their current setup, which would mean a massive pay cut for a player who earns $26 million per year at the Premier League champions.
De Bruyne has won 14 trophies with Man City
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However, according to the Dailymail, Inter Miami will be looking for room to maneuver in the midseason transfer market in July where an opening could be found on the wage bill to sign the 33-year-old on a much bigger contract.
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De Bruyne will be bringing the curtains down on what has been a glittering career with City that has seen him win 14 trophies, including six Premier League titles and a Champions League crown.
Inter Miami have started the season well as they are unbeaten in their opening seven games, winning four and drawing two, to stay second on the MLS Eastern Conference table with 14 points, just one behind leaders Columbus Crew.
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