Kevin De Bruyne gives a candid update on Manchester City’s contract negotiations

Kevin De Bruyne has admitted that no progress has been made in talks over a new contract with Manchester City.

De Bruyne is approaching the final six months of his contract and talks over an extension were previously postponed after he suffered a hamstring injury – the same problem that has plagued the 2023/24 campaign.

Now back in the team, 33-year-old De Bruyne was recently asked if he had any updates on his contract to provide fans.

“No, nothing yet,” the player revealed.

This means De Bruyne will be free to discuss a contract with clubs abroad as early as January 1, with a number of teams believed to be interested in the Belgian international.

The Saudi Professional League has long viewed De Bruyne as a potential dream target, while MLS expansion club San Diego FC have also expressed interest in the player. city Midfielder for the first season.

coach pep guardiola, Who signed his own extension in NovemberHe recently admitted that he would like to see 23-year-old De Bruyne sign a new ten-year contract, but acknowledged that the veteran midfielder’s time at the Etihad must eventually come to an end.

He said: “There are players whose impact on the legacy of this club will be eternal, and will remain forever.” “Of course it is not easy (to replace them), but as a club, we have to find at the moment, if that is going to happen, we have to find the best way.”

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