November 25th 2024.
Kevin de Bruyne, the talented midfielder for Manchester City, has recently revealed that he has put his contract talks with the club on hold. This comes after a season plagued by injuries, leaving him uncertain about his future at the Etihad Stadium. Currently in the final year of his contract, the 33-year-old had briefly discussed an extension with the club over the summer, but the focus has now shifted due to the injury setback.
Last season, de Bruyne missed a significant portion of the games due to a hamstring surgery and was only able to return in time to help his team secure their fourth consecutive Premier League title. This season, he started off strong by playing in the first four league games, all of which resulted in victories for City. However, an injury sidelined him again, causing him to miss the next nine games. Although he has made his return as a substitute in the last two games, he has been unable to lift the team from their recent slump, with a devastating 4-0 loss at home to Tottenham being their fifth consecutive defeat.
Naturally, the midfielder's current focus is on regaining his full fitness, putting the subject of his club future on the back burner. When asked about it in a recent news conference, de Bruyne admitted that he doesn't know what the future holds. He had initially expected to discuss his contract over the summer, but his injury changed things. Now, he just wants to get back to playing at his best before considering his future with the club.
Last week, City's manager Pep Guardiola signed a two-year contract extension, which has given de Bruyne some hope for his own future with the club. He believes that Guardiola's extended contract could potentially influence his decision to stay at the club. However, he also understands that things can change in football and that he may need to have a conversation with the new coach if Guardiola were to leave.
For now, de Bruyne is only able to provide answers based on the current circumstances. Talks about his contract may come, but he is not worried or feeling any pressure. If no talks happen, then this could potentially be his last year with the club. All he wants to do is focus on playing good football and helping his team achieve success.
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