Jamie O’Hara urges Arsenal to sign Kevin De Bruyne as the midfield maestro prepares to leave Manchester City this summer.
Football pundit Jamie O’Hara has made a bold statement, urging Arsenal to do everything in their power to sign Kevin De Bruyne once he leaves Manchester City at the end of his contract in July.
De Bruyne, widely regarded as one of the greatest midfielders in Premier League history, has been a pivotal figure in Manchester City’s dominance over the past decade. Since joining City in a £55 million deal, the Belgian maestro has orchestrated countless victories, showcasing his vision, passing accuracy, and ability to dictate the tempo of matches. However, with his contract set to expire, clubs from MLS and the Saudi Pro League are closely monitoring his situation.
Jamie O’Hara believes that Arsenal should seize this opportunity to bring De Bruyne to the Emirates. Speaking on Sky Sports, O’Hara emphasized that De Bruyne remains a world-class player and could be the missing piece in Arsenal’s quest for the Premier League title.
“Every team in the Premier League would take Kevin De Bruyne. If he is genuinely going to go, Mikel Arteta knows him, he should get straight on the phone and say: ‘Come and sign for Arsenal, we’ll win the league with you.’” — Jamie O’Hara.
O’Hara insists that Arsenal should offer De Bruyne whatever he wants to secure his signature, highlighting his winning mentality and experience as invaluable assets for the Gunners.
While the prospect of De Bruyne joining Arsenal is enticing, there are significant hurdles that could prevent the move from materializing:
Age: De Bruyne is 33 years old and will turn 34 in June. Arsenal have previously signed experienced players like Jorginho and Willian, but investing in another aging star may not align with their long-term strategy.
Wages: The Belgian currently earns £400,000 per week at City, making him one of the highest-paid players in the league. Arsenal may struggle to match such a lucrative salary.
Injury Record: De Bruyne has missed 48 games since the start of the 2023/24 season, raising concerns about his fitness and ability to perform consistently.
Despite these challenges, O’Hara remains convinced that De Bruyne could transform Arsenal into genuine title contenders. Whether Mikel Arteta will heed his advice and make a move for the Belgian remains to be seen.
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