Roy Keane jokes that Kevin De Bruyne should come to Manchester United in the summer after the midfielder refused to exclude the Premier League.
De Bruyne spoke with the written media on Saturday evening and revealed that he was shocked and surprised when he was informed by City's director of football, Txiki Begiristain and CEO, Ferran Soriano, during a short meeting that his contract would not be renewed. Pep Guardiola was involved in the decision, but not part of the meeting where De Bruyne was informed.
“There was a little (from shock),” De Bruyne admitted. 'I had no offer from them all year round and the club made a decision. It was clear that I was a bit surprised, but I have to accept it. To be honest, I still think that I can perform at this level as I show, but I understand that clubs have to make decisions, “the Belgian added.
'I am open to everything (next) because I have to look at the whole picture. I look at sporting reasons, family and everything together and what is the most logical for me and my family. I still feel that I can play at a good level, but after I have to make a decision as soon as I really know a little more. '
There have been suggestions in the Fallout since De Bruyne could therefore stay in the top flight, because they were previously associated with the MLS and the Saudi Pro League.
It would be difficult for most fans to imagine the playmaker in another Premier League shirt in his career after the city, but that is now a realistic opportunity. Former United Captain Keane is now looking up a movement.
“He has lit the Premier League for so long,” said former Newcastle Shay Shay keeper, during Sky Sports' reporting about the City Villa match on Tuesday evening. 'Kevin will admit that he is not at its peak, but you can see that he still has a lot to offer. He can pop up at another Premier League club and that is a concern for City.
Keane interrupted: 'United? He should not move. '
Given continuation: “If he thinks he is still good enough, he might think he can still have a season in the Premier League.”
De Bruyne recently struggled with injuries and has managed 24 Premier League performances this season so far, but only 18 last term – less than half.
He is one of a number of city players who are now the so -called wrong side of 30 – and Keane is not surprised that the club now wants to move him.
“We know how ruthless man City can be at a certain age,” he went on. 'Give him time one the ball and he will punish you, everything he needs is a moment.
“You can't do much if you try to stop him in certain areas.”
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