BTN News: On Tuesday, Pep Guardiola, the coach of Manchester City, said that Kevin de Bruyne will stay with the club. There have been rumors that he might move to Saudi Arabia. De Bruyne, a key player for the team, has one year left on his contract with the Premier League champions. These rumors started after de Bruyne’s interview with the Belgian media outlet HLN in early June. In the interview, he talked about future plans with his wife, Michele. He said Michele would be open to an “exotic adventure,” which many thought meant he might leave.
Reports About Saudi Club Al Ittihad’s Interest and Speculation of Kevin de Bruyne’s Departure
Since then, there have been many reports that Al Ittihad, a club in Saudi Arabia, is interested in de Bruyne. The Belgian player has been very important in Manchester City’s recent success. These rumors have worried the club’s fans. But on Tuesday morning, British media reported that Guardiola said de Bruyne would not leave this season.
Pep Guardiola’s Clear Statement Before Friendly Match Against Celtic Glasgow
Before a friendly match against Celtic Glasgow in North Carolina, Guardiola spoke to the press. He said clearly, “Kevin is not leaving.” This was to calm the fans and stop the rumors about de Bruyne’s future.
Kevin de Bruyne’s Contributions to Manchester City Since Joining from Wolfsburg in 2015
Kevin de Bruyne joined Manchester City in 2015 from Wolfsburg. He has been a big part of the team’s success. Since he joined, City has won 15 major titles, including six Premier League titles and one Champions League trophy. If he leaves, it would be a big loss for the team.
Ongoing Speculation Despite Pep Guardiola’s Strong Denial of Kevin de Bruyne’s Departure
Even though Guardiola denied the rumors, de Bruyne’s recent comments and the ongoing rumors might continue. The Premier League season will start on August 16. Before the Euro 2024, de Bruyne said he is open to different opportunities. He said, “At my age, you have to be open to everything. We are talking about a lot of money. If I play there for two years, I could earn a lot of money.”
Players Considering Moves to Leagues Outside Europe Due to Financial Incentives
These comments show that many players are thinking about moving to leagues outside Europe. They are attracted by the money, especially in places like Saudi Arabia. But for now, de Bruyne is still a key player for Manchester City. He is ready to help the team win more titles.
Pep Guardiola’s Confidence in Retaining Kevin de Bruyne and Manchester City’s Ambition for More Titles
Guardiola is sure that de Bruyne will stay, showing how important he is to the team. Manchester City wants to stay at the top of English and European football. With the new season coming, City fans hope that de Bruyne will stay focused and help the team win more titles.
