LONDON, England — Kevin De Bruyne don talk say e no sure say e go fit play for the upcoming Club World Cup. Dis news come as di Belgian midfielder prepare to leave Manchester City after ten years with di club.
De Bruyne, wey turn 33, announce say his contract go expire at di end of June, and he don already decide say e go leave City after dem no give am new deal. Di timing of di Club World Cup, wey go happen from June 14 to July 13, dey crucial for am, as e dey fear say if e injure for di tournament, nobody go take care of am.
“I think in a way I have to take care of myself because if I get injured in di Club World Cup, wetin I go do?” De Bruyne talk after City lose di FA Cup final against Crystal Palace on Saturday. “So there’s a big chance probably I won’t play, but I don’t know, maybe yes.”
Di midfielder don make 420 appearances for City, score 108 goals and assist 177 times. His time at City don bring plenty success, including six Premier League titles and di club’s first Champions League title in 2023.
As Di Etihad prepare for Bournemouth visit for di final Premier League home match dis Tuesday, De Bruyne sabi say dis fit be his last time to play in front of di home fans. “I’m just a player. I don’t make di rules, I can’t do anything about it. I go try enjoy am,” he add.
De Bruyne dey consider wetin to do next. E talk say di decision no go easy because e get three pikin and a wife to think about. “I want to take di best decision for my family. Everything has to fall into place for my family and for myself,” he explain. “I just want to enjoy and still play some football in di future.”
With clubs like di Chicago Fire dem talk say dey interested to sign am, De Bruyne no confirm any move yet, as e discuss options for his next career step. “I’ll take my decision whenever I’m ready or comfortable with making my decision,” he conclude.
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