The Citizens were concerned about losing De Bruyne to a big offer this summer. However, he has told the club that he wants to stay and see out the last year of his contract, per The Mirror.

De Bruyne admitted: "It's hard to say now (what my next move will be).

"We will be sitting around the table in the coming months. I signed my contract at the right time. If you get a good offer and you tell Pep you want to leave, that is possible. This may be different at other clubs.

"But I have never indicated that I want to leave. I have more than enough money. But if an absurd amount comes... that is also for my family, my relatives, my grandchildren, my great-grandchildren and my friends."