Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has shared news regarding Kevin De Bruyne’s future, while another player is expected to agree to a contract extension.
A significant revamp is taking place at Man City as they were easily the top spender in the winter transfer window.
The Cityzens have faced a disastrous season as their dreams of winning the Premier League title were dashed before the New Year. They have shown progress in the past weeks, yet they remain a fraction of their past glory as they struggle to secure a spot in the Champions League against several unexpectedly strong competitors.
Guardiola must lower the average age of his team, and it has been proposed that De Bruyne and Ilkay Gundogan might depart in the summer since they are among the players in the last few months of their contracts.
This summer seems to be the ideal moment to guide these two players toward leaving, but Guardiola has provided a clear update regarding potential extensions for Gundogan and De Bruyne.
“I believe so (club likely to prolong agreement).” I can't determine my schedule here without Gundogan. "The success we've achieved as a manager would be impossible without these players," Guardiola stated.
"When they are frustrated or not engaging in play, I can relate." The heritage we will pass on to future generations – the athletes, sporting directors, CEOs – from the previous decade or two is due to these kinds of players.
“The truth is that today, tomorrow, and in the days to come, we aim to win matches and I make choices.” "It's always about you."
Regarding Kevin De Bruyne, he remarked: “There are players present whose ages exceed 30, yet they are integral to the future of this club.”
"Kevin and the team will determine his future." "I anticipate that everyone with a contract for the upcoming season will be present," he informed reporters on Friday.
"They will assist us." The upcoming season will feature many games. We cannot accomplish it solely with our new ones. They will assist and participate in our season.
Man City are up against Plymouth Argyle in the FA Cup fifth round this weekend, and Guardiola is unwilling to underestimate the Championship challengers.
“No, they are not unfamiliar.” "When you manage to defeat the top team in the country this season, Liverpool – as well as Brentford – they are not unfamiliar," Guardiola affirmed.
"Not only Liverpool." I watched [a few of their] other games. They defend fiercely with their wingbacks. The change they implement with attacking midfielders within, who connect very effectively.
"In the Championship, set pieces are crucial for the strikers, and teams in the Premier League take note of this."
“The quantity of free-kicks and corners they generate is unlike that of the Premier League." They are sturdy. Ever since the manager assumed control, the outcomes have been evident.
“We anticipate a challenging match.” We have the advantage of playing at home, and the match against Orient was very challenging. We have faced lower league teams numerous times in the Carabao Cup and the FA Cup, and they are always challenging.
"What these teams accomplish, they execute exceptionally." And if you aren't prepared, you're facing issues. We have an opportunity to reach the quarter-finals of the FA Cup once more and we are eager to achieve it.
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