Man City star Kevin De Bruyne's agent under investigation in Belgium

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straight to your inboxFormer Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany has explained how he changed his mind over Kevin De Bruyne following a rocky start at the Etihad Stadium.As it stands, De Bruyne is well renowned as one of the best midfielders in European football but things didn’t start so well for the Belgian, as Kompany explained in a City TV documentary.Kompany said: “I must say, he came into the national team when he was very, very young and at the same time, he didn’t really leave a good

straight to your inboxVincent Kompany has explained how Kevin De Bruyne failed to make a good first impression on him with the Belgian national team.Kompany has this summer retired from football after a glittering career that will see a permanent statue of him outside of the Etihad in recognition of his achievements with Manchester City.De Bruyne, meanwhile, made history in the last week by becoming the club's first ever player to receive the PFA Player of the Year award, in recognition of his

straight to your inboxKalvin Phillips says the player he cannot wait to face in the Premier League is Kevin De Bruyne.The Leeds United star is preparing for his first season in the Premier League after helping his boyhood club to promotion from the Championship last season.Speaking on Sky Sports, Phillips was asked which player he was looking forward to facing the most in the Premier League.The defensive midfielder said he cannot wait to come up against Manchester City in order to test himself

straight to your inboxKevin De Bruyne has warned that Manchester City will not make the same mistakes this season that cost them so dearly last year.City will be watching on this weekend as other clubs start the Premier League season, with Pep Guardiola's men granted a rest due to competing in Europe last month.It will give them a chance to assess their title rivals, particularly defending champions Liverpool, who comfortably beat them to the title last season.De Bruyne says City are as hungry

City-linked superstar Lionel Messi is again the best player on FIFA Ultimate Team for FIFA 21, followed by Cristiano Ronaldo, Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski and Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne. De Bruyne is the highest-rated player in the Premier League on FIFA 21 Ultimate Team, with City also having Aymeric Laporte and Sergio Aguero in the PL top-rated XI.

straight to your inbox Kevin De Bruyne would not have become the player he is had he not teamed up with Pep Guardiola. That is the view of Vincent Kompany, the Manchester City midfielder’s former teammate for both club and country, who has revealed he pulled out all the stops to attract his countryman to Manchester in 2015 – when Bayern Munch and Paris St Germain were also in the hunt.

straight to your inbox Kevin De Bruyne has dispelled any doubts about his future at Manchester City. The Blues midfielder expressed concerns about his career when City still had the Uefa ban hanging over them, saying he might have to think about what to do if that punishment had stayed in place.

straight to your inboxKevin De Bruyne has warned that players may need to speak up and take time off when they feel they need to during the next season amid concerns of burnout.The English football calendar is one of the busiest, and Manchester City have in recent seasons gone many months into the campaign gunning for four competitions with Pep Guardiola needing to manage his squad in order to avoid injuries or fatigue.

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester City morning headlines for Wednesday, 9 September.PFA award a huge honour - De BruyneManchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne says winning the PFA Player of the Year award is a ‘huge honour’ after fending off stiff competition for the prestigious accolade.De Bruyne edged out City teammate Raheem Sterling and Liverpool quartet Jordan Henderson, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Sadio Mane and Virgil van Dijk after notching 20 assists last season.“It’s a huge

straight to your inboxManuel Pellegrini spent three seasons as the manager of Manchester City from 2013 to 2016.In that time, the Chilean won a Premier League title and the League Cup twice, but he is probably better known for the big-money players who arrived at the Etihad under his watch.Eliaquim Mangala (£42m), Fernandinho (£34m), Nicolas Otamendi (£32m), Kevin de Bruyne (£57m) and Raheem Sterling (£49m) were all signed while Pellegrini was in charge, but what happened to the 11 players he

straight to your inbox Pep Guardiola paid tribute to the Manchester City players that have gone before Kevin De Bruyne after the playmaker became the first person at the club to win the PFA Player of the Year award. De Bruyne's quality is obvious to anyone that has worked with him, and his latest accolade serves as recognition from those that have played against him.

straight to your inbox Kevin De Bruyne has become the first ever Manchester City player to win the PFA Player of the Year award. The 29-year-old beat off competition from teammate Raheem Sterling as well as Liverpool quartet Jordan Henderson, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Sadio Mane and Virgil van Dijk.

straight to your inbox Bruno Fernandes has hit back at a sly dig from Jose Mourinho which suggested he has only scored penalties since he moved to Manchester United. The Portuguese midfielder inspired United to their revival under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer with his goals and assists helping them finish third in the Premier League as well as reaching the semi-finals of the Europa League.

straight to your inboxWhilst Manchester City were left frustrated at not being able to add another Premier League or the Champions League trophy to their cabinet last season, the standout performances of a number of key City players would have been a pleasing aspect of the campaign for Pep Guardiola. City’s best performer this year was Kevin De Bruyne who was rightly awarded the Premier League’s Player of the Year award after scoring 13 goals and registering a further 20 assists.

straight to your inboxManchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne has been announced as the Premier League Player of the Season following a spectacular individual campaign.The Belgian saw off competition from Liverpool trio Trent Alexander-Arnold, Jordan Henderson and Sadio Mane to clinch the honour, with Southampton's Danny Ings and Burnley's Nick Pope also nominated.De Bruyne enjoyed an incredible campaign, despite City finishing well adrift of champions Liverpool, having equalled Thierry

Champions League win over Manchester City.The Blues midfielder had an average night in Lisbon, although he scored the equalising goal and had a much-improved second half.And he received a consolation today, by being named the Premier League Player of the Year for a season where he equalled Thierry Henry’s assists record.De Bruyne was hugely disappointed at City’s 3-1 defeat, but he named the Lyon star who he felt had done more than anyone to unhinge the Blues – his midfield opponent Houssem