Van Dijk reacts to Kevin de Bruyne’s one-word Man City message
Virgil van Dijk reacted to Kevin de Bruyne’s brief but direct message to Manchester City fans following their 2-1 FA Cup win over Bournemouth.
Man City secured their spot in the semi-finals after a dramatic comeback, with Erling Haaland and Omar Marmoush scoring second-half goals to turn the match around.
Bournemouth had initially taken the lead through Evanilson, sending City fans into a brief spell of concern. However, Pep Guardiola’s side showed their resilience, advancing to the next stage.
De Bruyne played a key role in the victory, completing the full 90 minutes, primarily operating on the left flank.
Despite ongoing speculation about his future at the club, with former City financial advisor Stefan Borson telling Football Insider that De Bruyne could leave Man City if Pep Guardiola doubts his fitness for the Premier League, the Belgian midfielder kept his focus on the game. After the win, he sent a short message to the fans.
Kevin de Bruyne attracting interest from MLS and Saudi Arabia amid exit speculation
The City captain shared a simple yet direct message with fans after his side’s 2-1 FA Cup victory, posting just one word on Instagram: “Semis!” followed by a blue heart emoji.
The post received plenty of reactions, including likes from teammates Jack Grealish and Phil Foden, who faced criticism from Man City fans over his performance. Liverpool captain Van Dijk also showed his support by liking the post.
De Bruyne, however, is facing uncertainty about his future. The Belgium international is out of contract on 30 June and has yet to agree to a new deal with the Premier League champions.
Speculation about his next move is growing, with former Manchester United chief scout Mick Brown telling Football Insider that clubs in Saudi Arabia are closely monitoring De Bruyne’s situation.
Additionally, MLS side San Diego are eager to secure De Bruyne as a marquee signing, hoping to establish themselves as a major force in the American league.
| Season statistics | Kevin de Bruyne |
| Appearances | 31 |
| Starts | 19 |
| Goals | 4 |
| Assists | 7 |
Virgil van Dijk could follow Kevin de Bruyne in leaving as a free agent this summer
While one Premier League legend’s future hangs in the balance, another’s could also take an unexpected turn.
Van Dijk is yet to sign a new contract with Liverpool leaving his future at Anfield uncertain. Bayern Munich are among the clubs keeping an eye on Van Dijk’s situation as the summer transfer window approaches.
Despite both players being regular starters for their respective clubs this season, they could find themselves at new teams by the time the next campaign kicks off.