There are speculations suggesting that Manchester City might opt not to extend Kevin De Bruyne’s contract at the Etihad Stadium.
De Bruyne has been sidelined since the start of the season due to a thigh injury, and it’s unlikely that the 31-year-old will make his return until the New Year.
Despite consecutive Premier League losses to Wolverhampton Wanderers and Arsenal, Manchester City has been managing reasonably well in De Bruyne’s absence.
The reigning champions regained their form with a 2-1 victory over Brighton, which pushed them back to the top of the Premier League table. Goals from Julian Alvarez and Erling Haaland secured the win.
While there’s no doubt that De Bruyne’s creativity has been missed, there are claims that the club may opt not to renew his contract.
According to Football Insider, there are concerns about the increasing number of injury problems De Bruyne has encountered in recent seasons.
Last season, De Bruyne made 49 appearances, scoring 10 goals and providing an impressive 31 assists during City’s treble-winning campaign.
He has firmly established himself as one of the Premier League’s all-time great players, which means that he wouldn’t be short of offers if City decides to part ways with him.
There are growing concerns within Manchester City about De Bruyne’s recurring injury issues, which have raised doubts about the possibility of extending his contract. Despite his exceptional talent and contributions to the team, the club may need to make a difficult decision regarding his future.
