Overview
- Kevin De Bruyne will leave Manchester City when his contract expires on June 30, after a decade of success including six Premier League titles and a Champions League win.
- De Bruyne has expressed hesitancy about playing in the FIFA Club World Cup, citing injury concerns ahead of his free-agent status this summer.
- Pep Guardiola has not guaranteed De Bruyne a starting spot in his final home game against Bournemouth, prioritizing team performance in the race for Champions League qualification.
- Manchester City currently sit sixth in the Premier League and need at least four points from their final two games to secure a top-five finish and Champions League football next season.
- Jack Grealish's future at the club remains undecided, with Guardiola deferring discussions to City’s directors and the player’s agents after a season of limited appearances.