Manchester City are reportedly set to hold showdown talks with Kevin De Bruyne amid links with a potential move to Saudi Arabia.
The Belgian is facing an uncertain future at the Etihad Stadium, having entered the final 12 months of his contract.
De Bruyne has been linked with a possible move to Saudi Arabia, with recent speculation suggesting that he had already agreed personal terms with Al-Ittihad.
However, a subsequent report claimed there was no deal in place between the 33-year-old and the Saudi Pro League club.
Man City boss Pep Guardiola has since made his feelings clear, stating that De Bruyne will not be leaving the Premier League winners this summer.
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Man City to hold crunch talks with De Bruyne
While an imminent departure appears to be off the cards, it is still currently unclear whether De Bruyne will extend his stay beyond the end of the 2024-25 season.
According to the Daily Mail, Man City are planning to meet with De Bruyne to ascertain his plans are for the future.
The report suggests that the Citizens are set to schedule talks for when the playmaker returns to Manchester next month.
De Bruyne is currently on a break following his participation at Euro 2024, and he is then expected to link up with the Man City squad to play some part in the pre-season tour of the United States.
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De Bruyne remains key part of Man City squad
The Belgium international may have turned 33 last month, but he is still regarded as an integral part of Guardiola's side.
Despite missing over four months through injury, De Bruyne still managed to finish the 2023-24 campaign with six goals and 18 assists in 26 competitive appearances.
In total, he has scored 102 goals and provided 170 assists in 382 matches since joining the Citizens from Wolfsburg in the summer of 2015.
De Bruyne has won every trophy on offer during his time with Man City, including six Premier League titles and the 2022-23 Champions League crown.
The attacker now has to decide whether to extend his trophy-laden stay with a new contract or pursue a fresh challenge elsewhere.
