Get the biggest City stories, analysis and transfer updates delivered straight to your inbox You can't accuse Manchester City of short-termism.
One thing that the current regime have consistently got right has been the long-term planning of tying down key players. The news this week of Kevin De Bruyne's new deal until 2025 is the latest example of extending the contracts of important players long before their existing deals expire.
The result means if anyone wants to leave, City have time to find a successor and get some money for their investment. Just look at Leroy Sane's departure to Bayern Munich last summer.
Similarly, City had the choice to accept money for Eric Garcia but decided there was more value in keeping him. Now De Bruyne has
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