Kevin De Bruyne hinted he could stay in the Premier League and join one of Manchester City's rivals ahead of his summer departure.
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De Bruyne breaks silence on his futureHinted he could stay in Premier LeagueSalah wants him at LiverpoolFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
The City legend has already announced that he will exit the Etihad Stadium after 10 years at the end of the 2024-25 campaign once his existing contract expires. There has been speculation over the Belgian's next move, and recently, Liverpool icon Mohamed Salah cheekily invited the midfielder to join the Reds as a free agent. In an interview with , Salah said: "I want to tell him congratulations for your career. He’s done a phenomenal job at City, and he was great for the league. I really wish him the best…and we have a space for him!"
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De Bruyne broke his silence on his future after City's FA Cup final loss to Crystal Palace as he told , "I want to play good football, whatever the decision will be… I know you're trying to guess where I'm going to go, but I will make my decision, and you guys will know when I know.
"I don't know [whether I'll stay in the Premier League], it depends on what comes. Like I said to my Belgium colleagues, I have a family. I have young kids I have to take care of, it's a decision that has to suit all of us, not just me. When I'm 20 years old and all by myself, I can make a decision, that is very easy. But now it's a bit more complex. Of course. [You can expect to hear a decision] whenever I'm ready to make one. As long as I don't know, I can't tell you anything."
When asked if he would consider staying in the Premier League, the 33-year-old replied, "Maybe".
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Earlier this month, reported Napoli were in talks with the Belgian's representatives. The 33-year-old also has offers from several Major League Soccer clubs.
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After FA Cup heartbreak, Pep Guardiola's side will now aim to end the 2024-25 Premier League campaign on a high and finish among the top five teams to secure a Champions League slot. They next face Bournemouth on May 20 before locking horns against Fulham on May 25.