Kevin De Bruyne 'presented with two options' after Mohamed Salah transfer plea

is reportedly pondering two dramatically different options ahead of his imminent exit. The Belgian has not been offered an extension by the Blues and will leave upon the expiration of his contract at the end of June after cementing himself as a legend of both the club and the over the past decade.

It is understood that De Bruyne wanted to stay at the Etihad Stadium, and transferring to another English side was not initially ruled out by the playmaker. star even tried to lure him to Anfield by publicly stating ''.

However, recent indicate that De Bruyne will not stay in England. The 33-year-old bid an emotional farewell at the Etihad on Tuesday and he will play his final game for City at Fulham this weekend before a statue is built in his honour.

According to , he has been left with two options. The first is a move across the world to Chicago Fire.

The Illinois-based outfit have De Bruyne on their 'discovery list', meaning any other MLS club would have to pay them a fee to sign him. Chicago Fire owner Joe Mansueto has pitched the move to De Bruyne by offering to mentor him on business matters in preparation for his retirement.

De Bruyne would become the Chicago Fire posterboy and one of the most recognisable names in the division if he makes the move. But he also has the chance to remain in Europe if he feels he has more to offer in the Champions League and wants to bolster his trophy cabinet with silverware from one of the other 'big five' leagues.

Napoli have emerged as the leading European contenders to land De Bruyne this summer. The Azzurri are managed by former Premier League-winning manager Antonio Conte, and they are one win away from the Serie A title.

The lifestyle on offer for his family at any prospective club is believed to feature highly on De Bruyne's list of priorities. Naples is known to be an intense environment with a passionate fanbase, and De Bruyne has never played his club football in Italy.

Chicago, meanwhile, could offer the Belgian international and his loved ones a change of pace. De Bruyne turns 34 before his City contract expires and he will leave Manchester with six Premier League titles, seven domestic cups and a Champions League crown.