De Bruyne will find it difficult to play alongside Messi.

Chicago Fire has overtaken Inter Miami to become the leading contender in the race to sign Kevin De Bruyne.

Kevin De Bruyne is highly likely to move to Major League Soccer (MLS) this summer.

According to CBS , Chicago Fire has a significant advantage in signing De Bruyne. Chicago Fire is willing to pay the Belgian midfielder a salary equivalent to his current earnings in England.

This is an attractive offer, especially considering that Major League Soccer (MLS) teams are often constrained by strict financial regulations.

Meanwhile, Inter Miami, despite possessing Lionel Messi and the ambition to build a strong squad, is struggling to meet De Bruyne's financial demands. Wage cap constraints and league regulations are making negotiations difficult for Beckham's team.

Inter Miami's wage bill is currently very high due to having to pay salaries for Messi, Suarez, Alba, and Busquets. Chicago Fire currently doesn't have any big-name foreign stars in their squad, which allows them to focus all their efforts on signing De Bruyne.

De Bruyne will end his 10-year stint with Manchester City at the end of the current season, after the club decided not to renew his contract, which expires at the end of June. This decision opens up opportunities for teams in MLS and Saudi Arabia.

The Times believes that if given the choice between the Middle East and the US, De Bruyne and his small family would prioritize the US – a place they frequently vacationed to in the past.

The only sticking point for teams interested in signing De Bruyne is the uncertainty surrounding the exact date of his departure from Manchester City. His contract expires immediately after the group stage of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, which is June 30th.

De Bruyne continued his impressive form by scoring the only goal that helped Man City beat Wolves 1-0 in the match played early on May 3rd, in the 35th round of the Premier League.

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