“Something to think about” – Kevin De Bruyne unsure on how remainder of Manchester City career could plan out

Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne is unsure how the remainder of his career could plan out, as the Belgian international seeks to win more silverware during his eighth campaign at the Etihad Stadium.

De Bruyne, who joined Manchester City from Wolfsburg in 2015, has helped the Blues to 11 trophies, including four Premier League titles during his time at the club so far.

The midfielder has registered 98 assists and scored 61 Premier League goals in 235 league appearances, while also helping the Blues reach the UEFA Champions League semi-finals on three occasions and a maiden final in 2021.

The 31 year-old has made 34 appearances for City so far this season and despite some questions marks surrounding his recent form, the Belgian midfielder is as motivated as ever to continue to play at the highest level.

“I’m a perfectionist. Whatever I do in football, normal life. I want to be 100%,” said De Bruyne.

“If I think about it [the future] right now, I want to stay as high as possible for as long as possible. It’s not only my decision. Something to think about”

De Bruyne, who turns 32 in June, also discussed whether his age could lead to an eventual positional change, as he once again joked about being an “old man” within the game.

“I’m an old man in this game, I’m not an old man. I’m pretty young. I know how it works, when people talk about you, you notice these things a lot more.

“People talk about form, how you play, it’s give or take. I know how to manage. I don’t know how long I’ve got left, as long as I’m having fun I’ll keep on playing. There will come a day, I don’t know when.”

“I’m not going to be fully the same. In 2017/18 I played more holding, for the national team I played five years more holding.

“I’ve no idea, people say when you get older you go lower.

“For me it’s opposite. I’ve been low, left, right. I change less now, it’s the coaches decision. I will never be a Fernandinho, he’s an unbelievable number six.”