Pep Guardiola hopes that Kevin De Bruyne will follow Erling Haaland's example by signing a new contract with Manchester City.
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Haaland signed deal running until 2034De Bruyne contract expires this summerGuardiola hopes Belgian pens extensionFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
Star striker Haaland committed to a mammoth new deal this week that ties him to the reigning Premier League champions until the summer of 2034. With De Bruyne's contract expiring at the end of the season, there are concerns about the Belgian's future.
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De Bruyne has struggled with injuries lately, limiting him to just 14 appearances in the Premier League this season, and the 33-year-old has been linked with a move away. However, Guardiola is clear about his desire to see the playmaker remain at the Etihad Stadium.
WHAT GUARDIOLA SAID
Asked if the midfielder will pen a new deal, Guardiola told reporters: "Of course it can happen. Kevin is in improved physical condition. He knows that. He says he feels better. He has been struggling a lot for five years and made an effort this season, playing when he was not at his top. There is no player at that age, even younger, that can not play without niggles. But some problems more difficult to handle than the other ones. Kevin has struggled a lot and made incredible work ethic. I saw him working very well to come back and being the best. And of course, having that special quality that is unique in the world."
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As uncertainty about his future remains uncertain, De Bruyne is expected to feature against Ipswich in the English top-flight on Sunday.
