Lionel Messi and ex-Man Utd flop could BLOCK Kevin De Bruyne from joining David Beckham’s Inter Miami
INTER MIAMI will move for Kevin De Bruyne when he leaves Manchester City in the summer.
But a deal to MLS could be scuppered by ex-United winger Angel Di Maria – and Lionel Messi.
David Beckham’s club want a superstar signing and are interested in talking to free agent KDB, 33.
But Messi will try to persuade the owners to sign his Argentina team-mate winger Di Maria, 37, from Benfica.
Di Maria, who endured one awful season as a Manchester United player, will become a free agent in the summer.
Miami may only be able to afford one of them during the next window.
The club already have Messi, Sergio Busquets, Jordi Alba and Luis Suarez on their books.
Belgian midfielder KDB has been linked with clubs in Saudi Arabia and USA.
De Bruyne confirmed his exit from Man City last Friday with a heartfelt statement.
It read: “Dear Manchester. Seeing this, you’ll probably realise where this is heading.
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“So I’ll get straight to it and let you know that these will be my final months as a Manchester City player.
“Nothing about this is easy to write, but as football players, we all know this day eventually comes.
“That day is here – and you deserve to hear it from me first. Football led me to all of you – and to this city.
“Chasing my dream, not knowing this period would change my life. This city, this club, these people… gave me EVERYTHING.
“I had no choice but to give EVERYTHING back! And guess what – we won EVERYTHING.
“Whether we like it or not, it’s time to say goodbye. Suri Rome, Mason, Michele and I are beyond grateful for what this place has meant to our family.
“Manchester will forever be home on our kids’ passports – and more importantly, in each of our hearts. This will always be our HOME.
“We cannot thank the city, club staff, team-mates, friends and family enough for this ten-year ride. Every story comes to an end, but this has definitely been the best chapter.”
Pep Guardiola revealed that he and the club made the decision not to renew the midfielder’s contract.