Pep Guardiola Defers to Manchester City on Kevin De Bruyne's Contract Situation

Pep Guardiola defers to Manchester City on Kevin De Bruyne's contract situation, citing factors such as form and age.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has weighed in on the contract situation surrounding Kevin De Bruyne, whose current deal is set to expire in June. Guardiola made it clear that the decision on De Bruyne's future lies with the club, rather than with him.

“It's up to the club. It's not my business,” Guardiola said, deflecting attention away from himself and onto the club's hierarchy. The Spanish manager's comments suggest that he is not directly involved in the contract negotiations, and that the decision will be made by others.

Guardiola did, however, highlight the factors that the club will need to consider when deciding on De Bruyne's future. ”It's about how he's going to perform until the end of the season, the age that he has, and many things. I think the club has to think about it,” he said. These comments suggest that De Bruyne's form, age, and other factors will all be taken into account when the club makes its decision.

As one of Manchester City's most influential players, De Bruyne's contract situation is being closely watched by fans and pundits alike. While Guardiola's comments provide some insight into the club's thought process, they also make it clear that the decision on De Bruyne's future is still very much up in the air.