Kevin de Bruyne is preparing to sign a new contract with Man City when he aims to attend the 2026 World Cup with Belgium.
De Bruyne is in the final year of the contract and has not signed a new agreement with Man City, in the context of transferred contacts at large prices to clubs in Saudi Pro League and MLS . However, the British media asserted that this experienced midfielder was preparing to renew with Etihad when he wanted to attend the 2026 World Cup in North America with Belgium.
The current Premier League champion is ready to ask a new 12 -month contract for De Bruyne, but the midfielder will have to accept significant salaries. The Belgian player is currently earning £ 375,000 per week, but in the new contract, he is expected to pocket £ 150,000 per week.
Coach Pep Guardiola is also willing to retain this 34 -year -old because he wants at least one experience player when rebuilding the squad before the 2025/26 season.
In a conversation with reporters on Friday, Guardiola said: “There are players who are over 30 years old, but they are part of the future of this club. Kevin and the club will decide his future. I expect all those who have contracts for the next season will stay here. They will help us. The next season will have a lot of matches.
After a 2-1 victory over Plymouth Argyle in the 5th round of the FA Cup on Saturday, City will follow Nottingham Forest in a difficult match in the Premier League on March 8.