Kevin De Bruyne insists he “hasn’t spoken to anybody” relating to a summer time transfer away from Manchester Metropolis regardless of hypothesis linking him with groups in Saudi Arabia.
The Belgium midfielder is getting ready for his workforce’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 mentioned: “Sure [I’ll stay at City]. I’ve learn quite a lot of headlines a couple of 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 need to depart, that’s attainable. This can be completely different at different golf equipment. However I’ve by no means indicated that I need to depart.
“I hope I can final a number of extra years. Everybody is aware of I’m below contract at Metropolis for one more 12 months. I assume there can be talks with Metropolis within the subsequent few months.
“If not, I must search for one thing else. Nevertheless it’s exhausting to say what’s going to occur. My summer time can be very quiet. I’ll take pleasure in 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, nevertheless, that he can 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 be for my household, my kin, my grandchildren, my great-grandchildren and my pals.”
What does his worldwide future seem like?
De Bruyne missed 5 months of the season in 2023-24 after struggling a hamstring damage at Burnley on the opening day.
He returned to ship 4 targets 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 options the European Championship could possibly be his final in a Belgium shirt.
“Throughout worldwide breaks at Metropolis we at all times get seven to 10 days off. That will be welcome for my household,” he mentioned. “However I don’t have 10 extra years left as a footballer. I’ve additionally been absent from the nationwide workforce many occasions [due to injuries].
“If I proceed to really feel good, I’ll in all probability be obtainable. I simply don’t know what it is going to be like subsequent 12 months. A loopy season is coming for Metropolis, with much more matches. It should stay bodily and mentally possible.”
