Pep Guardiola Addresses Kevin De Bruyne's Contract and Erling Haaland's Form

Guardiola Confident in De Bruyne's Decision-Making and Haaland's Goal-Scoring Ability

“Erling will score 2/3 goals in one game soon, you'll see. He always did that.”

Pep Guardiola discusses Kevin De Bruyne's contract situation, saying the midfielder will make his own decision, and backs Erling Haaland to end his goal drought, predicting he will soon score multiple goals in a single game.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has shared his thoughts on Kevin De Bruyne's contract situation, expressing confidence that the Belgian midfielder will make the right decision for himself. Guardiola also addressed concerns about the team's lack of goals, defending star striker Erling Haaland and predicting that he will soon score multiple goals in a single game.

Pep Guardiola has weighed in on Kevin De Bruyne's contract situation, stating that the Belgian midfielder will ultimately make his own decision. Guardiola said, “I don't know. What I know is that Kevin will decide by himself, like David Silva or others did.” He expressed confidence in De Bruyne's honesty and commitment to performing at his best, adding, “I'm pretty sure he will be honest. He wants to finish here, or this season, or the next one, being at his best.”

Despite Manchester City's inconsistent form this season, Guardiola remains optimistic about the team's prospects. He declared, “I have the feeling that this season we will do very, very good things.” Guardiola's confidence in his team is unwavering, as he emphasized, “I don't give up, and I have the feeling that we will be there.”

Guardiola also addressed concerns about Manchester City's lack of goals, defending star striker Erling Haaland. He insisted, “I would say the reason for our lack of goals is not Erling Haaland. Without Erling, we would be more in trouble!” Guardiola expressed his confidence in Haaland's ability to score goals, saying, “Erling will score 2/3 goals in one game soon, you'll see. He always did that.”