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Kevin De Bruyne provides update on Man City contract talks following Erling Haaland's recent renewal

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Kevin De Bruyne provides an update on talks over a new Manchester City contract after entering the final six months of his current deal.

Kevin De Bruyne has admitted that there has been no progress in talks to extend his Manchester City stay.

Man City recently confirmed that Erling Haaland had signed a mammoth nine-and-a-half-year deal to keep him at the club until the summer of 2034.

Haaland's new deal has allegedly made him the highest-paid Premier League player in history, although his contract does contain an unspecified release clause.

The Norwegian's new deal was signed just two months after Guardiola penned a new contract to keep him in the Man City hotseat until June 2027.

Having secured Haaland and Guardiola's future, Man City could now turn their focus to De Bruyne, who has entered the final six months of his contract.

Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne pictured on September 18, 2024© Imago

De Bruyne makes Man City contract admission

As it stands, De Bruyne will be able to leave the club for nothing at the end of the season, while he is currently able to negotiate a pre-contract agreement with clubs from abroad.

The Belgium international has conceded that there has been no progress in contract discussions, insisting that he has been focusing on returning to full fitness.

"I've not spoken to them for the moment," De Bruyne told reporters. "I wanted to get better, I'm doing better, so I'm happy.

"We'll see, something will happen. I don't think wherever I go I'll get a 10-year contract anyway, so I don't need to stress."

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola with Kevin De Bruyne on November 23, 2024© Imago

Guardiola reveals De Bruyne hopes

Guardiola recently expressed his desire that De Bruyne will follow in Haaland's footsteps by signing a new deal with the Citizens.

"Of course, it can happen," Guardiola told reporters when asked whether De Bruyne would sign a new contract. "Kevin is in improved physical condition He knows that. He says he feels better.

"He has been struggling a lot for five years and made an effort this season, playing when he was not at his top. There is no player at that age, even younger, that can not play without niggles.

"But some problems more difficult to handle than the other ones. Kevin has struggled a lot and made incredible work ethic. I saw him working very well to come back and being the best. And of course, having that special quality that is unique in the world."

De Bruyne will likely be crucial in Wednesday's Champions League clash with Paris Saint-Germain, having provided three assists in his last two outings.

The Citizens are in a precarious position in the Champions League league phase, sitting in 22nd position with a one-point advantage over 25th-placed PSG.

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