De Bruyne will open contract talks with Man City if they can overturn European suspension

Kevin De Bruyne. Manchester City Belgian professional midfielder. De Bruyne also plays for the Belgium National Team. Widely regarded as one of the best players in the world with exceptional passing and shooting ability. On 30 August 2015, Manchester City announced the arrival of the Belgian midfielder on a six-year contract for a reported club record fee of £55million. Photo: TomFlathers/ManchesterCity via Getty

Kevin De Bruyne is reportedly open to discussing a new contract with Manchester City, providing that the club are able to successfully overturn their two-year European suspension.


As it stands, the reigning Premier League champions will not be able to play in the Champions League until the 2022-23 campaign, having been handed a two-season ban for breaching Financial Fair Play rules.

City's case will be heard in June, but it has been suggested that De Bruyne could look to leave the Etihad Stadium this summer if the club are unable to overturn the decision.

De Bruyne in action for Man City against Aston Villa. Photo: TomFlathers/ManchesterCity via Getty

According to Goal.com, the Belgium international is prepared to discuss a new deal with Pep Guardiola's side, although the talks would rely on City keeping their position in the Champions League.

De Bruyne, who still has three years left to run on his contract in Manchester, has scored nine times and provided 19 assists in 35 appearances at club level during the 2019-20 campaign.
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