Kevin De Bruyne gave a short three-word update about his future with Man City after a great game in the team’s 4-1 win over West Ham. Even though injuries have made this season tough for him, the Belgian midfielder has looked good in City’s last two Premier League wins. However, people still wonder about his future as his contract gets closer to ending.
Contract Uncertainty As De Bruyne Faces Speculations Over Future
Kevin De Bruyne’s contract with Man City will end this season, and he hasn’t signed a new contract after nine good years at the club. Saudi Arabian teams want to give him a big-money move, and De Bruyne can now talk with foreign clubs about moving. City wants to keep one of the best midfielders in the world, but people started guessing about his future even more after he said some surprising things following their latest win.
De Bruyne Focused On Recovery Amid Injury Struggles
De Bruyne thought about how he’s been playing. He stated “I’m trying to get back to where I was. I’m getting better each week, both in how fit I am and how I play.” The Man City player has won a lot during his time at the Etihad. He’s got six Premier League titles, a Champions League, two FA Cups, and five League Cups. But the last year and a half hasn’t been easy for him. He’s had to deal with injuries that kept him out for a long time. His most recent problem was with his hamstring. It meant he couldn’t play in 10 games between September and October. Now, he’s slowly getting back to being fit and playing well again.
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Guardiola Praises De Bruyne’s Impact As Contract Talks Loom
Pep Guardiola gave big compliments to De Bruyne, which put the spotlight on the Belgian star’s key part in Man City’s winning streak. Guardiola made it clear that they want to hang on to him after this season ends. Talking about De Bruyne’s effect, Guardiola stated “If Kevin is in good shape, there’s no question about him. He ranks as one of the top dudes in both City’s lineup and the whole Premier League.” Guardiola pointed out too, that De Bruyne just like any player needs to be on top of his fitness game to play his best since he’s been dealing with some recent injury hassles.
