Kevin De Bruyne has already given Aston Villa green light as Man City star decides on transfer
Kevin De Bruyne has opened the door to staying in the Premier League when he leaves Manchester City
Kevin De Bruyne has already opened the door to staying in the Premier League when he leaves Manchester City.
Aston Villa have been linked with a sensational move for the Belgium star, who will leave the Etihad Stadium when his contract ends this summer after a trophy-laden spell under Pep Guardiola.
Villa are said to have held internal discussions about the possibility of launching an audacious bid for the 33 year-old, who will be a free agent.
And De Bruyne has already not ruled out joining one of City’s Premier League rivals.
Asked whether his career in England was over earlier this month, De Bruyne told Viaplay: "I don’t know. Honestly I don’t know.
“The decision to leave (Manchester City) has not been long. Nothing can be decided in one week in the football world.
“I haven’t seen my family since the decision. I have to speak to them and then I will see whichever team wants me. So I don’t know. I have no idea."
"There is always a challenge, you know,” he added. “I don’t know what’s going to happen next season.
“If teams come and then convince me that they have a nice sport project. I know I am obviously not the youngest anymore.
“I still think I am able to perform on the highest level. I don’t know what teams are interested or what they want to do.
“Whatever project (is) available – I am willing to listen. I love football, I love to play football and if a nice project comes and my family is also good with that, we will be able to make a decision.”
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