Chicago Fire have officially entered the race to sign Kevin De Bruyne, according to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano. The Manchester City midfielder is set to leave the Premier League champions at the end of the 2024/25 season when his contract expires — and MLS clubs are wasting no time.

“Kevin De Bruyne will take time to assess all options in the coming days and weeks, but Chicago Fire are showing serious interest and have a concrete project to bring him in. Talks are ongoing,” Romano reported.

The Belgian playmaker, now 33, remains one of the most respected midfielders in world football and would be a marquee signing for Major League Soccer. Chicago Fire are believed to be preparing a competitive offer, seeing De Bruyne as a transformational figure for both their squad and the league’s global profile.

However, De Bruyne has previously made it clear that his current priority is to remain in Europe. With an eye on the 2026 FIFA World Cup — set to take place in the United States, Mexico, and Canada — the Belgian captain wants to maintain peak competitive form to lead his country’s “golden generation” one last time on the world stage. He reportedly fears that moving to a less demanding league could impact his international prospects.