Multiple media reports are suggesting that reigning Premier League champions Manchester City can replace their club captain Kevin De Bruyne. It seems that the Belgian midfielder has come to the end of his career.
After winning multiple trophies with the Sky Blues, he might end his career at the club. In the meantime, the club is searching for a potential replacement for the legendary midfielder. According to Goal, Manchester City is eyeing a move for one of Harry Kane’s teammates. It is none other than the Bayern Munich wonderkid Jamal Musiala. This transfer will certainly cost them around €100m.
It is being said that Real Madrid are also interested in the German attacking midfielder. So, there will be a competition between City and Real Madrid.
Can Musiala replace De Bruyne?
We all know about the qualities of Musiala. He is known for his close-ball controlling ability and unique flair. He is a threat to any opponent because he can dribble past two or three players in tight spaces. This is the quality of the wonderkid. Interestingly, Musiala started his career at Chelsea Academy. After a few seasons, the Blues sold him to Bayern Munich.
At that time, he lacked physicality. That is why Chelsea decided to get rid of him. And now several top European clubs are trying to sign him. Physicality was never a part of the game. Players like Jamal Musiala and Cole Palmer are born with talent, which they can show at any condition.
Jamal has also played for the Germany national team. In the Euro 2024, he was at the heart of Nagelsman’s German team. From creating a goal-scoring opportunity to finishing a goal, he can do everything.
On the other hand, Kevin De Bruyne is one of the best attacking midfielders in the world. Like Musiala, the Belgian was also a Chelsea outcast. Later, he proved the doubters wrong with his magestic passing and screaming long-range efforts.
In a recent interview, City right-back Kyle Walker shared his opinion on KDB. He said that the Belgian midfielder was an absolute joke because he was able to do things that other players cannot even imagine. Walker added that normal players see things but are afraid to execute them, but this De Bruyne does the opposite. The Belgian is not afraid to execute the impossible things.
Musiala and De Bruyne are completely two different players. They have their own playing styles. The former loves to dribble past his opponents, and the other loves to make visionary passes.
Stories behind the scenes
Under the management of Vincent Kompany, Bayern are back in their old form. They are looking more sharp and efficient in front of the goal. After the departure of Robert Lewandowski in 2022, Harry Kane has perfectly taken the responsibility to score goals. On top of that, Jamal Musiala is in red-hot form. Vincent Kompany also loves the player. So, it will be a difficult task to lure him away from Bayern Munich.
This season, Bayern Munich have some seriously talented players in their squad. In the attacking front line, they have Michael Olise, Harry Kane, Leroy Sane, Serge Gnabry, and Jamal Musiala. In their first Champions League match, Bayern Munich showed their attacking prowess to the entire Europe.
They scored nine goals against a Croatian side called Dinamo Zagreb. If Bayern Munich keep on playing like this, they might end up winning the UEFA Champions League and Bundesliga at the same time. On top of that, they are already considered one of the favorites to lift the trophy this season. And if this happens, Musiala will be untouchable for other clubs.
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