Kevin De Bruyne insists he “hasn’t spoken to anybody” relating to a summer season transfer away from Manchester Metropolis regardless of hypothesis linking him with groups in Saudi Arabia.
The Belgium midfielder is getting ready for his staff’s Euro 2024 spherical of 16 tie towards France this afternoon however was requested about his future in an interview with HNL.
De Bruyne nonetheless has 12 months left on his contract on the Etihad and believes he can be returning for pre-season coaching after the Euros.
He stated: “Sure [I’ll stay at City]. I’ve learn numerous headlines a few switch, however I haven’t spoken to anybody.
“I signed my contract on the proper time. If there’s a good provide and also you inform Pep [Guardiola] that you simply wish to depart, that’s doable. This can be totally different at different golf equipment. However I’ve by no means indicated that I wish to depart.
“I hope I can final a couple of extra years. Everybody is aware of I’m beneath contract at Metropolis for an additional 12 months. I assume there can be talks with Metropolis within the subsequent few months.
“If not, I should search for one thing else. However it’s arduous to say what’s going to occur. My summer season can be very quiet. I’ll get pleasure from my holidays. After which I’ll return to Metropolis.”
Thanks for the bday needs. Chapter 33 underway 👍 pic.twitter.com/3FAEsDUY1v
— Kevin De Bruyne (@KevinDeBruyne) June 28, 2024
The 33-year-old admitted, nonetheless, that he could be compelled to contemplate his place if an “absurd” provide got here in for him, including: “I’ve greater than sufficient cash. But when an absurd quantity comes… That can also be for my household, my kin, my grandchildren, my great-grandchildren and my buddies.”
What does his worldwide future seem like?
De Bruyne missed 5 months of the season in 2023-24 after struggling a hamstring harm at Burnley on the opening day.
He returned to ship 4 objectives and 10 assists as Metropolis gained the Premier League for the fourth time on the trot.
The previous Wolfsburg and Chelsea star is hoping to contribute for each membership and nation once more subsequent season, denying strategies the European Championship may very well be his final in a Belgium shirt.
“Throughout worldwide breaks at Metropolis we at all times get seven to 10 days off. That might be welcome for my household,” he stated. “However I don’t have 10 extra years left as a footballer. I’ve additionally been absent from the nationwide staff many occasions [due to injuries].
“If I proceed to really feel good, I’ll in all probability be out there. I simply don’t know what it will likely be like subsequent 12 months. A loopy season is coming for Metropolis, with much more matches. It should stay bodily and mentally possible.”
