De Bruyne previously engaged in discussions with Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami, which owned his discovery priority in MLS, a league mechanism that gives teams the right to negotiate with a player. However, Miami’s three designated player spots are already occupied by Messi, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba.

Kevin De Bruyne, a 10-year standout in the Premier League, may be headed to the Chicago Fire, according to multiple media reports on Thursday. The 33-year old Belgian contributed 189 goals in 10 seasons with four-time defending champion Manchester City.