Kevin De Bruyne drops fresh hint about Man City exit with next club comments

Kevin De Bruyne has admitted that he still doesn’t know whether he will play for at the Club World Cup. The brilliant Belgian midfielder after a decade of service at the Etihad and his current deal expires at the end of June - bang in the middle of the extended FIFA tournament in the United States.

is waiting to hear from whether he is in his plans for the 32-team competition. But he suggested that if his next club thinks going to America with City is a risk they don’t want to take then he will play his last game for City at on the final day of the season.

Asked if he ill be going to the CWC, De Bruyne said: “I don't know. For me, it will depend on whatever happens in the future, you know, depending on what team I'll go to and what competition I'll play in.

“Also, if the new team doesn't want me to play and doesn't want to risk whatever happens. I haven't really spoken to City about it, so I don't know. If they want to have a conversation, we can. But I'm not sure about this.”

City fans have launched an appeal to fund a £5,000 tifo banner thanking De Bruyne for his service, which they plan to display at the Final against on May 17. The 33-year-old was shocked when City told him he wasn’t in their future plans - and has been in inspired form since he went public with their decision on social media.

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Guardiola confirmed there will be no U-turn on the decision after De Bruyne on Friday night to boost their chances of a top-five finish and qualification. The former and Wolfsburg playmaker is hugely popular with team-mates and fans.

And Belgian winger Jeremy Doku insisted De Bruyne is still capable of playing at the highest level after setting up the midfielder’s winning strike at the Etihad.

Doku said: “Obviously it’s very sad that Kevin is leaving because I do think he still has the qualities to play here - and he’s shown it again.

Where do you think De Bruyne will go?

“Kevin is one of the biggest legends in the history of this club. To see a player of his calibre leave is sad and I can understand the fans being sad. I just enjoy every moment I play with him and would say the supporters have to do the same.

“It’s a pity he’s going to leave us but I still play with him in the national team so I can still get to enjoy that. I have only been for two seasons but I have seen what kind of impact he’s had even before I came.”

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