Kevin De Bruyne reveals when Manchester City future will be decided – three influencing factors confirmed

Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne has addressed his long-term future at the Etihad Stadium, amid the possibility of the 2024/25 season being his last in east Manchester.

The 33-year-old is out of contract at Manchester City at the end of the current campaign, with manager Pep Guardiola’s current deal also expiring at the Etihad Stadium following the conclusion of the 2024/25 season.

De Bruyne, who has been at the Etihad Stadium since 2015, is currently the most senior member of the Manchester City first-team squad, having embarked on his 10th season with the Sky Blues last month.

The Belgian international scored during the Blues’ recent 4-1 win over Ipswich Town in the Premier League, and has started matches against both Chelsea and West Ham, with Manchester City sitting top of the table after three league fixtures.

Guardiola’s side are bidding to win the Premier League title for an historic fifth successive season, with De Bruyne having already won six Premier League titles with Manchester City.

The midfielder, who has 103 goals and 167 assists for the Blues, has won 16 trophies in east Manchester to date, including the UEFA Champions League, five League Cups and two FA Cups.

De Bruyne missed Manchester City’s success in the UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup last year, but is set to compete in an expanded version of the latter tournament with Guardiola’s side in the United States next summer.

The 32-team tournament could be De Bruyne’s last with Manchester City, amid uncertainty surrounding the 33-year-old’s long-term future and continued interest from Saudi Arabia in a big-money move for the midfielder.

Speaking about his future after Saturday’s win at West Ham, De Bruyne said: “I haven’t spoken to anyone. There’s been a lot of noises and news. I said in the summer I expect a quiet summer and that’s what happened. I’ve been on holiday, came back, started training. That’s it. Nothing to tell.

“I don’t really know [what is important in contract talks]. Family is obviously, whatever happens. t’s very hard to talk hypothetically, obviously there are things you want as a family, person, project. But I don’t know anything.

“Once the season goes on, I’m sure there will be conversations to be had. I just want to feel good, play good football and this will come in the upcoming months. I don’t really feel the rush for the moment.”

De Bruyne, who is part of Manchester City’s senior leadership team, could be appointed as club captain following the international break, when a squad vote is expected to take place.