Man City boss Guardiola: I don't know why De Bruyne taking so long with his contract

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·27 February 2021

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola admits he has no idea why new contract talks with Kevin de Bruyne are dragging on.

Guardiola was asked for an update at yesterday's pre-match presser for their clash with West Ham.

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"I don't know why Kevin is taking so long to sign a new contract," he replied.

"But I'm not involved and he still has two or three years of contract."

It's suggested City are pushing De Bruyne to accept a cut on his current salary to extend his deal. His contract runs to 2023.