Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne Stays Put
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has confirmed that Belgian midfielder Kevin De Bruyne will not be leaving the club this summer, putting an end to transfer speculation linking him with a move to the Saudi Pro League.
The news comes as a surprise, as De Bruyne has been heavily linked with a move to Saudi Arabia in recent weeks. In a tweet on Tuesday, Fabrizio Romano reported that Guardiola had confirmed that De Bruyne would not be joining the Saudi Pro League this summer. “Pep Guardiola has just confirmed that Kevin De Bruyne will NOT sign for Saudi Pro League this summer. ‘No, Kevin is NOT leaving,’ Pep says,” Romano tweeted.
De Bruyne, who has one year left on his contract with Manchester City, had previously hinted that he would consider offers from the Saudi Pro League due to the “incredible money” available. However, it appears that the midfielder has had a change of heart, with Guardiola assuring reporters before Manchester City’s opening pre-season game against Celtic in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, that De Bruyne is not leaving the club.
The news is a major boost for Manchester City, who are gearing up for another season in the Premier League. De Bruyne has been instrumental in the club’s success over the past few years, helping them win their fourth Premier League title in a row and their sixth in total.
Despite the speculation surrounding De Bruyne’s future, Guardiola remains optimistic that he will have the same squad as last season. With the transfer window now closed, Manchester City can focus on building towards another successful campaign.
Contact: [email protected]
