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Guardiola confirms De Bruyne will stay at Manchester City
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The manager is not worried about the Saudi Arabia links

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has confirmed that influential midfielder Kevin de Bruyne will remain at the club despite heavy links to a summer move to Saudi Arabia.

De Bruyne, who has one year left on his contract, recently acknowledged the financial allure of the Saudi Pro-League, stating he would consider an offer due to the “incredible money” available. However, Guardiola dismissed concerns over the Belgian’s potential departure.

“Kevin isn’t leaving,” Guardiola told reporters ahead of City’s opening pre-season game against Celtic in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, set for Wednesday (00:30 BST).

De Bruyne was pivotal in City’s Premier League triumph last season, securing their fourth consecutive title and his sixth overall with the club.

While Crystal Palace’s Euro 2024 squad member Ebereche Eze has been linked with a move to City, and Brazil goalkeeper Ederson has attracted interest from Saudi Arabia, Guardiola believes his squad will largely remain unchanged.

“If someone leaves, we are going to talk about that and, of course, until the last day [of the transfer window] we have chances,” Guardiola said. “I don’t rule out new players as an option, but I think there is an 85, 90, 95% chance we will have the same squad.”