The Belgium international, whose existing deal was due to
expire in 2023, is 30 in June and now looks set to see out most of the
remainder of his career at the Etihad.
De Bruyne has had a glittering spell since joining the club
from Wolfsburg in 2015, winning seven major trophies, which could become 11 by
the end of the season if City are successful in their hunt for a quadruple.
However, ominously for the rest of Europe, he reckons the
best is yet to come for himself and Pep Guardiola's team.
"I could not be happier. Since joining City in 2015, I
have felt at home," he said. "I love the fans, my family are settled
here in Manchester and my own game has developed really well.
The story continues! 💙 #KDB2025 pic.twitter.com/MgShNY30Hh
— Kevin De Bruyne (@DeBruyneKev) April 7, 2021
"This football club is geared for success. It offers me
everything I need to maximise my performance, so signing this contract was a
straightforward decision. I am playing the best football of my career and I
honestly feel there is more to come.
"Pep and I see football in the same way. Having that
relationship with a manager is so important to me because our objectives are
totally aligned, and we want the same things.
"My focus now is on ensuring we have a successful end
to the current campaign. Our results and performances so far have been
excellent, but we need to make sure we end the season with the silverware we
deserve."
De Bruyne, who was named as the Professional Footballers'
Association's player of the year in 2020, is having another impressive
campaign, with seven goals and 16 assists, and director of football Txiki
Begiristain knows City have one of the best footballers in the world on their
hands.
"This is a very significant moment for this football
club. Kevin is, without question, one of the best players in world
football," Begiristain said.
"His performance level has been remarkably consistent
since coming to City, and in the last few years he has developed into one of
the game's elite players.
"His talent is unquestionable - but he is also a
consummate professional whose dedication to Manchester City during his time
here has been nothing short of remarkable. He constantly seeks to improve, and
his approach is the perfect blueprint for any young player looking to carve out
a career.
"We are delighted he is our player and I look forward to watching him during his peak years here at Manchester City."
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