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Kevin de Bruyne has scored 108 goals in 418 appearances for Manchester City Inter Miami have relinquished their option to hold talks with departing Manchester City midfielder Kevin de Bruyne - leaving Chicago Fire in pole position to sign him should he decide to move to Major League Soccer. Miami had the 33-year-old on their 'discovery list', meaning they were the only MLS team able to negotiate with him in the United States. They had until mid-July to decide whether to hold talks but sources have told BBC Sport they will not pursue his signing meaning De Bruyne will not link up with Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Sergio Busquets. Chicago now have the first option to speak to De Bruyne, who announced in April he would be leaving City when his current deal expires at the end of the season. Sources say De Bruyne's representatives are to meet with Chicago, who are currently 11th in the Eastern Conference. The Belgian later said he was surprised not to be offered a new contract by the club. De Bruyne has won 16 trophies at Etihad Stadium, including six Premier League titles and the Champions League in 2023. Latest Manchester City news, analysis and fan views Get Manchester City news sent straight to your phone Inter beat Barca in all-time classic to reach Champions League final Inter Miami relinquish option to speak to De Bruyne Where does Inter v Barca rank among best-ever semi-finals? Preview the forthcoming drama, The Bombing of Pan Am 103 A gritty crime saga set in Liverpool starring Sean Bean Stacey Dooley explores Britain’s shoplifting epidemic Rock group, Jethro Tull, at home, in the studio and on tour Where does Inter v Barca rank among best-ever semi-finals? In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week Stunning stats and 'Ronaldo behaviour' - is Yamal cut out to rival Messi? Fatal Supersport crash - what happened and what next? 'Two concussions in a month was scary and it's why I'm retiring' Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week? Is the risk that Mercedes took with Antonelli paying off? Trailblazer Zhao set to take snooker to 'another level' in China 'Calamity keeper' or 'human wall' - which Donnarumma will Arsenal face? Zhao beats Williams in historic final - highlights. Video Zhao beats Williams in historic final - highlights Alexander-Arnold leaves as modern Liverpool great - but fans will feel hurt 'Scheffler and De Chambeau wins further raise US PGA excitement levels' Match-fixing scandal to Crucible champion - fall and rise of Zhao 'We need to take a look at ourselves' - Arsenal stalling at wrong time Europa League 'papering over cracks' for Man Utd - Rooney. Video Europa League 'papering over cracks' for Man Utd - Rooney Ask Me Anything, the new BBC Sport service designed to serve you Bayern's 'James Bond' - how Kane clinched his first trophy Nine bolters with a shot of making the Lions squad How 'absolutely outstanding' Palmer 'destroyed' Liverpool. Video How 'absolutely outstanding' Palmer 'destroyed' Liverpool Saints 'punch' favourites Leinster in game for the ages Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.