After months of speculation, Manchester City fans can finally breathe a sigh of relief. Pep Guardiola has put to rest the rumors surrounding Kevin de Bruyne’s potential move to the Saudi Pro League this summer.
In a recent statement, the Man City manager categorically denied the reports, saying, “No, Kevin is NOT leaving.” This confirmation comes as a welcome relief to the City faithful, who have been anxious about the possibility of losing their star midfielder.
Fabrizio Romano, a renowned football journalist, echoed the sentiment, labeling the rumours as “fake news.”
🚨🔵 BREAKING: Pep Guardiola has just confirmed that Kevin de Bruyne will NOT sign for Saudi Pro League this summer.
“No, Kevin is NOT leaving”, Pep says.
Fake news, as clarified yesterday. ❌🇸🇦 pic.twitter.com/xqrraOCuNU
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 23, 2024
This news will come as a massive boost to Manchester City, who are looking to build on their recent successes and continue their dominance in the Premier League. De Bruyne’s presence in the midfield is crucial to City’s style of play, and his retention is a significant coup for the club.
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