Guardiola urges De Bruyne to stay at Man City

Published February 27th, 2024 - 12:58 GMT
Manchester City's Spanish manager Pep Guardiola talks with Manchester City's Belgian midfielder #17 Kevin De Bruyne during the UEFA Champions League final football match between Inter Milan and Manchester City at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul, on June 10, 2023. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP)
Manchester City's Spanish manager Pep Guardiola talks with Manchester City's Belgian midfielder #17 Kevin De Bruyne during the UEFA Champions League final football match between Inter Milan and Manchester City at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul, on June 10, 2023. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP)

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola understands that speculation will surround Kevin de Bruyne's future in the summer, due to concrete interest from Saudi Arabia.

The Spaniard is aware of reports linking the 32-year-old with a potential transfer to the SPL.

De Bruyne's deal with the Cityzens is set to expire in June of 2025, but he could end up leaving the Etihad Stadium at the end of the season.

Guardiola spoke about the Belgian's future and said, as quoted by Tribal Football: “This is a big question. I would like Kevin to stay, but I don't know what will happen in the end.

"I heard about interest in him, but I don't know if he actually received offers from clubs in Saudi Arabia. I want him to continue playing for us."

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