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Despite manager Enzo Maresca's desire to bring more experience into his Chelsea squad, the club is not planning to make a bid for Kevin De Bruyne.

The Belgian player will be leaving Manchester City this summer and is available on a free transfer.

De Bruyne, who has established himself as one of the Premier League's top foreign players, was once part of Chelsea's team.



Whether Chelsea qualifies for the Champions League could influence Maresca's transfer plans, with five teams vying for three spots in the final weeks of the season.

The Blues did contemplate signing Virgil van Dijk before he renewed his contract with Liverpool.

The Dutchman, also 33, hasn't shown signs of slowing down at the same rate as De Bruyne, according to the Telegraph.

Instead of targeting older players like De Bruyne, Chelsea aims to sign players this summer who have plenty of first-team experience, prioritising this over their age.

The Chelsea boss Maresca confidently declared, "I think next year our squad will have more experience and then we can be better.

For sure, when you have experience you have something more, no doubt, but the ones that struggle this year in terms of experience, they have already one more year in terms of experience.

Despite being taken aback by Man City's decision to let him go, he's confident in his continued value as a player.

While the MLS and Saudi Pro League show interest, Europe could yet retain the Belgian midfield maestro.

Aston Villa are believed to have set their sights on the seasoned two-time PFA Player of the Year De Bruyne, engaging in preliminary discussions about a potential move.


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