In a stunning twist, Liverpool has reportedly made a surprise contract offer to Manchester City superstar Kevin De Bruyne, according to Goal.

The Belgian midfielder has confirmed that he will leave Manchester City at the end of the 2024/25 season, closing a remarkable chapter that spanned nearly a decade at the Etihad. Renowned journalist Gianluca Di Marzio revealed that Liverpool is determined to secure De Bruyne’s signature — a bold move that could see him face his former club as early as next season. Goal called it “a shocking scenario that few could have imagined just months ago but now seems entirely possible.”

Liverpool’s pursuit of De Bruyne comes as the club prepares for the departure of Trent Alexander-Arnold. The loss of such a versatile player will leave a significant creative gap in the squad. While De Bruyne and Trent have different playing styles, the Belgian’s vision, passing range, and leadership could offer Liverpool a world-class solution.

However, Liverpool faces stiff competition. Napoli has also made a serious move to land De Bruyne, banking on his strong friendship with compatriot Romelu Lukaku. The Italian club is hoping that Lukaku’s influence will be a decisive factor in convincing De Bruyne to choose Serie A over the Premier League.

If Liverpool succeeds in landing De Bruyne, it would send a powerful statement about the club’s ambitions under new manager Arne Slot. Combining experienced stars like De Bruyne with the club’s exciting young talents, Liverpool is clearly aiming to build a squad capable of competing for both domestic and European titles.

Moreover, signing one of City’s most legendary players would inject fresh fire into the already fierce rivalry between Liverpool and Manchester City, setting the stage for one of the most dramatic Premier League seasons in recent memory.