Sofyan Amrabat's loan spell has now officially ended and it remains to be seen whether he will return to Manchester United in a permanent move.
01.07.2024 - 09:03 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Kevin De Bruyne says he will return to Manchester City after the European Championships, backtracking a little on recent comments admitting he would be open to a move to Saudi Arabia.
De Bruyne, 33, has a year left on his City contract and there has not yet been any movement on contract talks regarding an extension. The Belgian spent five months out with injury last season, before returning at the start of 2024 with some typically-brilliant performances to remind the Blues of his enduring quality.
However, there are some concerns over how long he can maintain his levels at the top, and last week he said he would consider a move to Saudi Arabia given the money on offer from the Saudi Pro League. In a new interview, De Bruyne says there has been no contact with any club or league over a transfer and is planning on returning to the Etihad ahead of the new campaign.
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Speaking ahead of Belgium's Euro 2024 last-16 clash with France on Monday, De Bruyne told Het Nieuwsblad: "Yes [I'll stay at City]. I've read a lot of headlines about a transfer, but I haven't spoken to anyone.
"I saw him [Michael Emanalo, Saudi Pro League Sporting Director] at the Club World Cup. I know Michael - then it makes sense for us to have a chat. But it wasn't about that.”
“It's hard to say now [what he will do after leaving City]. We will be sitting around the table in the coming months.”
In quotes relayed by HLN, De Bruyne added: “I’ll have a quiet summer. I’ll enjoy my holidays and will return to Man City afterwards. I assume there will be talks with City
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