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Como's Kevin De Bruyne dream is over! Serie A fairytale side not in race for Man City legend despite reports claiming contact made

<p>The Italian club have enjoyed a strong first season since returning to the top flight for the first time in over two decades. Como, led by Cesc Fabregas, had been <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/kevin-de-bruyne-marcus-rashford-aston-villa-signing-belgian-free-transfer-man-city-exit-como-dele-alli/blt572e84fce35073cd" target="_blank">linked with a move for the departing Belgian midfielder</a> and could have added De Bruyne to their midfield alongside Dele Alli. However, <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1916057915372540406" target="_blank">according to Fabrizio Romano</a>, Como have not made contact with the player.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>The future of De Bruyne remains in the air. A number of clubs, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/kevin-de-bruyne-marcus-rashford-aston-villa-signing-belgian-free-transfer-man-city-exit-como-dele-alli/blt572e84fce35073cd" target="_blank">including Aston Villa </a>and <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/chelsea-harry-kane-move-kevin-de-bruyne-reunion-enzo-maresca-experience-in-youthful-squad/bltfab477f0b577d6e0" target="_blank">Chelsea</a>, have been linked with an approach for the Premier League legend, but aside from <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/chicago-fire-reportedly-make-move-to-sign-kevin-de-bruyne-as-manchester-city-star-continues-to-be-linked-with-mls-transfer/blt679e9ec4b4adf6b2" target="_blank">a proposal from MLS outfit Chicago Fire</a>, he is yet to be given any formal offers. Other MLS clubs, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/inter-miami-reportedly-hold-kevin-de-bruyne-s-discovery-rights-clearing-way-for-possible-marquee-move-for-manchester-city-legend/blt44271374ada770df" target="_blank">including Lionel Messi's Inter Miami,</a> are also eyeing up a blockbuster move for the 33-year-old.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>De Bruyne did not choose to leave City this summer, rather it was the club's choice to not offer the ageing midfielder fresh terms. In the past couple of seasons, the midfielder has struggled for consistency and fitness and it is perhaps unsurprising that City did not want to stump up the salary the Belgian would command.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>There remains a long time before De Bruyne's future is resolved. The Belgian will have no shortage of suitors and could move outside of Europe for the first time in his career. A move to Italy with Como however, now seems unlikely.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR DE BRUYNE?

Como's Kevin De Bruyne dream is over! Serie A fairytale side not in race for Man City legend despite reports claiming contact made | Goal.com

Manchester City midfielder Kevin de Bruyne is not going to be making a switch to Como in Serie A when his contract expires at the end of the season.