The future of a Manchester City legend looks to have a resolution and it’s the best decision for everyone | OneFootball

It is a well-known fact that Kevin De Bruyne is in the last six months of his current contract with Manchester City. The future of the City legend has been a topic of conversation for some time now. That’s only natural given the status that De Bruyne holds in the game and at Manchester City. But now two new reports have emerged that indicate that De Bruyne is keen to stay at the world champions. When you look at what De Bruyne means to Manchester City and the role he could potentially play in City’s rebuild that is the best decision for all parties.

Paul Hirst has reported for the Times that Kevin De Bruyne is open to the possibility of extending his stay at Manchester City. Furthermore, Hirst reports that Saudi Pro League clubs and new MLS franchise San Diego FC are eager to sign De Bruyne. But despite this, Hirst reports that De Bruyne is happy to remain at the world champions. Lastly, Hirst reports that Kevin De Bruyne and his family are happy and settled in Manchester. This is a huge factor in any decision De Bruyne makes on his future as per Hirst’s report.

Jack Gaughan has reported for the Daily Mail that Manchester City will allow Kevin De Bruyne to determine his own future. Gaughan further reports that City aren’t rushing the club legend to make a decision on his future as his contract runs down. Furthermore, Gaughan reports that De Bruyne has been named as Manchester City’s captain now that Kyle Walker has left the club. Lastly, Gaughan adds that De Bruyne understands that his role at the world championa has changed as he gets older.

Kevin De Bruyne has a pivotal role to play now for Manchester City and could have a key role to play in City’s rebuild.

It isn’t an outlandish statement to say that Kevin De Bruyne isn’t the player he once was. That’s a by-product of him getting older and injuries taking a toll on the Belgian international. Even during City’s win over Club Brugge, you could see that De Bruyne can’t move the way he used to or how he’d like to. But despite his physical limitations, he has a huge role to play for Pep Guardiola’s side this season, and he could be a key player in Manchester City’s rebuild.

Manchester City don’t have a player who has the creativity of Kevin De Bruyne. In truth, not many clubs do. But for now, De Bruyne is still Manchester City’s most creative player. Players such as Omar Marmoush, Savinho, Jeremy Doku and Phil Foden do have the potential to one day take over that mantle from De Bruyne. But for now, they either aren’t ready for that responsibility or don’t have the tools in their game that De Bruyne does. Because of this fact, De Bruyne remains a pivotal player in Manchester City’s chase to secure Champions League football for next season and more. If De Bruyne fires over the second half of the season anything is still possible for Pep Guardiola’s side.

But there is another role for De Bruyne to play for Manchester City. That’s in their rebuild. Teams like City can’t just scrap all of their experienced players to make way for new players. It doesn’t work that way. Players who arrive at the Etihad either during the current transfer window or in the summer need to learn what it takes to succeed at City. That’s where Kevin De Bruyne comes in. If he does sign a contract extension he is the perfect player and person to show City’s new signings and younger players what it takes to get to and stay at the top of the game. De Bruyne could play a role like David Silva did at the end of his City career. Leaders like De Bruyne don’t grow on trees so the hope is that he does sign a contract extension with Manchester City.

Summary

The reports from Paul Hirst and Jack Gaughan do give the impression that Kevin De Bruyne could remain at Manchester City after this season. As mentioned above that is the best scenario for everyone associated with the world champions. De Bruyne is a City legend, and the longer he remains at the club, the better it is for everyone.