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Kevin De Bruyne signs new Manchester City contract

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Kevin De Bruyne has signed a new contract with Manchester City until the summer of 2025.

The midfielder, who scored in City’s 2-1 win over Borussia Dortmund last night in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final, has been with the club since 2015.

The 29-year-old’s previous deal was due to expire in the summer of 2023, but he has now penned fresh terms reportedly worth around £300,00 a week following lengthy negotiations dating back to last summer.

“I could not be happier,” De Bruyne said this morning. “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 has established himself as one of the best players in Europe during his time with City, scoring 64 goals and laying on 105 assists in 253 games.

And director of football Txiki Begiristain said: “This is a very significant moment for this football club.

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“Kevin is, without question, one of the best players in world football. His performance level has been remarkably consistent since coming to City, and in the last few years he has developed into one of the game’s elite players.

“His talent is unquestionable – but he is also a consummate professional whose dedication to Manchester City during his time here has been nothing short of extraordinary. He constantly seeks to improve, and his approach is the perfect blueprint for any young player looking to carve out a career.

“We are delighted he is our player and I look forward to watching him during his peak years here at Manchester City.”

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