diy_a2min
Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne has signed a two-year contract extension that promises to keep him at the Etihad Stadium until the summer of 2025.
The 29-year-old, who arrived at the club from Wolfsburg in 2015, had been in talks over a new deal as far as back as November last year, having had just two years remaining on his previous contract.
Related Articles
Soccer Saturday's terrible assessment of Kevin De Bruyne's arrival at Man City in 2015
90min takes a look back at Soccer Saturday's terrible stance on Manchester City's signing of Kevin De Bruyne back in 2015, having signed a contract extension
Max Cooper|3:30 PM GMT+1
Manchester City 2-1 Borussia Dortmund: Player ratings as late Foden finish gives City first-leg win
Players ratings as goals from Kevin de Bruyne and Phil Foden gave Manchester City a 2-1 win over Borussia Dortmund.
Matt O'Connor-Simpson|Apr 6, 2021
Manchester City join race for Sheffield United's Sander Berge
Manchester City are interested in signing Sheffield United midfielder Sander Berge, with Liverpool, Arsenal and Aston Villa also in the race.
Matt O'Connor-Simpson|10:30 AM GMT+1
Tottenham 0-3 Manchester City: Player ratings as City make it 12 WSL wins on the spin
Tottenham 0-3 Man City: Player ratings as Caroline Weir inspires routine win.
Robbie Copeland|Apr 4, 2021
Reports in January had suggested that De Bruyne had rejected City's initial proposal, but talks have clearly progressed positively – with confirmation now coming via the club's official website that pen has been put to paper on improved terms.
“I could not be happier,” De Bruyne said of his new deal. “Since joining City in 2015, I have felt at home. I love the fans, my family are settled here in Manchester and my own game has developed really well.
“This football club is geared for success. It offers me everything I need to maximise my performance, so signing this contract was a straightforward decision. I am playing the best football of my career and I honestly feel there is more to come.
“Pep and I see football in the same way. Having that relationship with a manager is so important to me because our objectives are totally aligned and we want the same things.
“My focus now is on ensuring we have a successful end to the current campaign. Our results and performances so far have been excellent, but we need to make sure we end the season with the silverware we deserve.”
De Bruyne have will just celebrated his 34th birthday by the time his new City contract expires in 2025. A decade at the club would also match the stays of club legends David Silva, who left for Real Sociedad last summer, and Sergio Aguero, who will bid farewell this coming summer.
For more from Jamie Spencer, follow him on Twitter and Facebook!
