July 23rd 2024.
Pep Guardiola, the manager of Manchester City, has made it clear that he wants to keep his captain, Kevin De Bruyne, on the team. Recently, there have been rumors that De Bruyne might leave City for Saudi Pro League club Al-Ittihad. However, Guardiola has responded with a confident statement, assuring reporters that De Bruyne will not be leaving.
Speaking before a friendly match against Celtic in North Carolina, Guardiola expressed his belief that De Bruyne will remain with City. He also mentioned that there is a possibility of new players joining the team, but it is more likely that the current squad will stay intact.
Guardiola also emphasized the importance of the unity and quality of the players in the team, making it difficult to replace anyone. However, he did acknowledge that there is always a chance of unexpected changes, and the team will make decisions accordingly.
In a previous interview with a Belgian newspaper, De Bruyne had mentioned his interest in a potential big pay day towards the end of his career. He also discussed how his family plays a role in his career decisions and that his eldest child has grown up in England and is curious about his future plans.
De Bruyne joined Manchester City in 2015 and has since won 15 major trophies with the team. As he nears the end of his contract, he is open to considering all options, including the possibility of earning a significant amount of money in a different league.
Meanwhile, City has been linked with other midfielders such as Dani Olmo and Bruno Guimaraes. However, there have been no significant additions to the team so far this summer. With De Bruyne's future uncertain, City's plans for the upcoming season may change, but Guardiola remains confident in his team's abilities.
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