Premier League | De Bruyne not extended by Manchester City and bitter: “I received no offer of all year round, they just made a decision”

The love stories end badly in general and obviously, that between Manchester City and Kevin de Bruyne will be no exception. The Belgian once again said he was “surprised” by the decision of his club not to extend his contract, which will expire next June.

The Belgian has played 416 matches, scored 107 goals and issued 177 assists since his arrival in 2015 from Wolfsburg. With his coach Pep Guardiola, he won all possible titles, including six times the Premier League and a Champions League. But in recent seasons, from Bruyne has missed a lot of meetings because of repeated injuries. Last season, he only played 15 championship matches as a holder.

Is that why the Citizens' management did not try to negotiate with its player? “”I don't want to share (reasons, editor's note) Because it is essentially a matter of commercial order for them, they simply make decisions according to thishe said. It was not really a long conversation, it was just what they told me, and then there was nothing left. I have to accept the situation, even if I feel like I can do a good job, but that's it.”

Regarding his future, the Belgian does not yet know where he will play next season. “”I am open to anything. I have to take into account my family who is the most important thing for me. I just want to play football as I always did. I have to project myself into the future and start talking to people“.

Before leaving, Bruyne will try to ensure Manchester City a place for the next Champions League. The Skyblues are fourth premier league with 58 points, under the threat of Chelsea, Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa which only have one more point.