Kevin de Bruyne says he would consider staying at Manchester City for a season even if their ban from UEFA competition is upheld.
City were given a two-year ban by UEFA in February for breaching Financial Fair Play regulations, and immediately announced their intention to appeal the ruling.
They have since submitted that appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport and have always maintained confidence that the decision will be overturned on an independent investigation.
However, the possibility of having no Champions League football could see the club's best players look to leave in order to play in Europe's premier club competition.
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