Kevin De Bruyne, the Belgian star for Manchester City, is going through a bit of a tough patch when it comes to his future with the team. With this season being hit by injuries, he’s holding off on contract talks, which has a lot of folks wondering if this might be his last year at the Etihad.
Injury Challenges and Contract Uncertainty
His current deal is ending at the close of this season and he hasn’t started talking about an extension yet.
At first, he thought his injury was just a minor issue, but it turned out to be worse than he expected, keeping him out way longer than he hoped. This has been super frustrating for him because he’s eager to get back to full strength and find his rhythm again in games. Since getting injured, he’s only had a couple of substitute appearances, but he’s staying positive and is looking forward to starting in the next Champions League match against Feyenoord.
Guardiola’s Contract Extension
Pep Guardiola, the manager of Manchester City, just signed a two-year contract extension. This could have an impact on what De Bruyne decides to do next. De Bruyne has mentioned that having Guardiola around might help him figure things out. They’ve done really well together and have won a bunch of Premier League titles. But De Bruyne isn’t locking himself down just yet. He’s mainly focused on getting back to his best form instead of diving into contract talks right away.
Potential Moves
As De Bruyne gets closer to the end of his contract, people are talking about where he might go next. There’s chatter about leagues like the Saudi Pro League and Major League Soccer (MLS). He hasn’t said he’s definitely interested in those options but has mentioned he’s keeping everything on the table as he thinks about what’s next in his career. If he and Manchester City don’t come to an agreement by January, he could start talking to other clubs for a free transfer.
