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Kevin De Bruyne Keeps Premier League Options Open After Man City Exit

Quiet Farewell from a Midfield Maestro

The stage was Wembley, the opponent Crystal Palace, and the occasion an FA Cup final. But for Kevin De Bruyne, it was a subdued ending to a glittering Manchester City career. No trophy lift, no thunderous send-off — just the solemn reality of a 1-0 defeat and the closing of a ten-year chapter that shaped the modern identity of Pep Guardiola’s Man City.

De Bruyne started in midfield, tried to orchestrate as always, but this was a City performance that lacked its usual rhythm. After the final whistle, the Belgian maestro faced the media with trademark honesty and composure, revealing for the first time the conversations already taking place behind the scenes.

“Of course,” he said when asked whether transfer talks had begun. “You can expect to hear a decision whenever I’m ready to make one. As long as I don’t know, I can’t tell you anything.”

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Family Priorities Shape De Bruyne’s Future

Now 33, De Bruyne has made it clear the next step won’t be a solo decision. Speaking to Sky Sports, he admitted the move will have to be right for all involved. “I have young kids I have to take care of, it’s a decision that has to suit all of us, not just me,” he explained. “When I’m 20 years old and all by myself, I can make a decision, that is very easy. But now it’s a bit more complex.”

Though his exit from City wasn’t a personal decision — rather one shaped by the club’s evolution and need to refresh — De Bruyne leaves the Etihad as one of the defining players of the Guardiola era. He hasn’t ruled out remaining in the Premier League, offering a coy response when asked if discussions had been held with English clubs. “Maybe,” was all he offered, with a faint smile.

Salah’s Message Sparks Imagination

From Merseyside, Mohamed Salah added his own twist to the tale. Liverpool’s talisman was full of admiration: “I want to tell him congratulations on your career. He’s done a phenomenal job at City, and he was great for the league. I really wish him the best… and we have a space for him!”

Salah’s words raised eyebrows — partly in jest, partly in hope — yet he also acknowledged the philosophical hurdle. “I know how they dealt with their players over 30 in the past. I didn’t expect I was going to stay. It’s not something bad. We see how they dealt with this situation in the past.”

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It was a subtle nod to Liverpool’s pragmatic handling of ageing stars, a policy that has famously seen the club move on from key players at the right moment, often to long-term benefit. Would they make an exception for De Bruyne? It seems unlikely, but in a summer of change, nothing is impossible.

Premier League Farewell Not a Certainty

Whether he heads abroad or stays closer to home, De Bruyne’s next move will be one of the summer’s defining subplots. His influence on English football is already carved in granite, but there’s still a flicker of drama left in this playmaker’s story. For Man City, life without De Bruyne begins now. For fans across the Premier League, they’ll be watching closely to see whether he signs off or stays on.