straight to your inboxPep Guardiola is confident that Kevin De Bruyne will sign a new contract at Manchester City despite the absence of a breakthrough in negotiations.
The Blues are keen to tie the 2019/20 Premier League Player of the Year down to a bumper deal that will commit him to the club beyond the terms of his current contract that expires in 2023.
However, The Times reported on Monday that De Bruyne was ready to reject the club's opening offer as he thinks he deserves something that better reflects his status as one of the best players in the world.
Asked about the player, Guardiola reflected the club's belief that they will be able to strike a deal with De Bruyne but also recognised that nothing has been completed yet.
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