Aston Villa exploring summer move for Man City star Kevin De Bruyne

Aston Villa have held internal discussions regarding a potential move for Kevin De Bruyne, according to Sky Sports News.

Earlier this month, De Bruyne confirmed that this season would be his last at Manchester City.

With the 33-year-old’s contract set to expire at the end of the current campaign, Villa could be keen to secure his services when he departs the Etihad Stadium.

De Bruyne’s decision on his next destination is influenced by his desire to balance his professional and personal life, particularly his reluctance to uproot his family.

This has attracted interest from several Premier League clubs, as well as four MLS teams – Inter Miami (who hold his discovery rights), Chicago Fire, NYCFC, and D.C. United – all of whom have made enquiries about his professional and financial expectations.

Serie A side Como are also assessing the possibility of signing the Belgian playmaker.

De Bruyne has won 16 major trophies with City, including six Premier League titles and a Champions League.

On April 4, it was announced that De Bruyne will leave Manchester City after a trophy-laden decade at the club.

The midfielder has won 16 major trophies with City, including six Premier League titles and a Champions League. His successes also include five League Cup victories and two FA Cups.

De Bruyne has scored 107 goals in 417 appearances for Man City.

He joined the club in 2015 from Wolfsburg in a £54.5m deal under then-manager Manuel Pellegrini, and flourished even further under Pep Guardiola, who took charge the following year.

Widely regarded as one of the greatest players in Manchester City’s history, De Bruyne has undeniably been one of the most influential figures in the Premier League era.