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Guardiola confident City star will sign new deal

Manchester City's Belgian midfielder Kevin De Bruyne (left) celebrates with teammates after he scores their third goal during their English Premier League match against Manchester City at Stamford Bridge in London on January 3, 2021.

Photo credit: Andy Rain | AFP

What you need to know:

  • De Bruyne's current contract runs until 2023, but City have already offered him a new deal
  • That contract extension remains unsigned amid claims De Bruyne was "disappointed" City's offer did not significantly improve his reported salary of £280,000 ($380,000) per week
  • He will be a key figure again when City face bitter rivals Manchester United in the League Cup semi-finals at Old Trafford on Wednesday

London

Pep Guardiola expects Kevin De Bruyne to commit his long-term future to Manchester City despite reports the Belgium midfielder's contract talks have stalled.