KEVIN DE BRUYNE is reportedly ready to open contract talks with Manchester City.
But the Belgian will only pen a new deal if they can overturn their two-year Champions League ban.
Kevin De Bruyne is ready to open contract talks with Man City if they overturn their Champions League banCredit: PA:Press Association
City were expelled from all European competition by Uefa in February after breaking Financial Fair Play rules.
They were also hit with a £25million fine after being found guilty of seriously misleading the continent’s governing body.
It led to De Bruyne, 28, admitting he could leave City this summer in order to play Champions League football.
The playmaker, regarded as one of the Premier League’s best, is believed to be drawing interest from Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain.
But Goal claims De Bruyne is now ready to discuss terms over extending his deal past 2023.
However, City must first succeed in having their Champions League ban overturned.
He recently told Belgian outlet HLN: “I’m just waiting.
“The club has told us that they are going to appeal and that they are almost 100 per cent sure they are in the right.
“That’s why I’m waiting to see what will happen.
“I trust my team. Once the statement is made, I will review everything.
“Two years [without European football] would be a long time.
“If it is one year I might see.”
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
