Man City postpone new contract talks with Kevin De Bruyne – sources
Man City and Kevin De Bruyne have decided to postpone talks over a new contract, sources have told Football Insider.
The 32-year-old has one year remaining on his contract at the Etihad Stadium.
It is understood that initial talks between both parties have been held, but both City and De Bruyne would prefer to focus on the end of the current season before resuming negotiations.
De Bruyne is said to be happy at Manchester City and willing to extend his stay at the club with Guardiola also “desperate” to keep hold of the Belgian playmaker.
As revealed by Football Insider, there is concrete interest in De Bruyne from the Saudi Pro League over a summer move with City braced for a bid of over £100million.
Man City put De Bruyne contract talks on hold
City are still in contention to win the FA Cup, Premier League title and the Champions League this season.
Guardiola’s side drew 1-1 at Anfield last weekend and now find themselves third in the league table with 10 games remaining in 2023-24.
De Bruyne has missed over four months of action this season due to a recurring hamstring injury but is still integral to City’s squad.
Since his return to fitness in January, De Bruyne has provided 13 assists for teammates and scored twice.
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