Manchester City midfielder Kevin de Bruyne has committed to a new contract with the Premier League leaders that will keep him in Manchester until 2025.
The 29-year-old Belgium international had more than two years remaining on his previous deal but re-signed for a better deal.
De Bruyne has won two Premier League titles, the FA Cup and the League Cup four times since joining City from Wolfsburg in the summer of 2015.
“Signing this contract was a straightforward decision,” the Belgian said.
“This football club is geared for success. It offers me everything I need to maximise my performance.”
The Belgian midfielder has again been instrumental in the success of Pep Guardiola’s side this season as they chase an unprecedented quadruple.
Despite his campaign being hampered by injuries this time, de Bruyne has managed to score eight goals and pick up 16 assists in 33 appearances.
Kevin de Bruyne has committed to City till 2025 (Photo by Matt McNulty – Manchester City/Manchester City FC via Getty Images)
He scored the opening goal in Tuesday’s Champions League quarter-final first leg win against Borussia Dortmund and played a part in creating the late winner for Phil Foden that helped them secure an important victory at the Etihad Stadium in the City of Manchester.
De Bruyne says that with the two-year contract extension now signed, his focus now is on ensuring that City end the season strongly.
“Our results and performances so far have been excellent, but we need to make sure we end the season with the silverware we deserve,” he said.
Txiki Begiristain, City’s Director of Football, said Kevin de Bruyne’s new deal is “a very significant moment” for the club.
“He is also a consummate professional whose dedication to Manchester City during his time here has been nothing short of remarkable,” Begiristain added.
“We are delighted he is our player and I look forward to watching him during his peak years here.”
Manchester City face Leeds United on Saturday. A win against Leeds will mean that the Premier League leaders will only be 8 points away from clinching the league title. It could be less if Manchester United drop points over the weekend.
