With much speculation surrounding Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne's future, Pep Guardiola has finally broken his silence on the situation.
In recent days, the Belgian has been linked with a move away from the club, with his current contract set to expire at the end of the 2024/25 season.
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It had been suggested that the player had agreed terms with Saudi Pro League side Al Ittihad.
However, it was also claimed by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano that no such deal had taken place.
Now, the Citizens boss has come out to clear the air by stating that the midfielder will not be departing the Etihad any time soon.
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"Kevin isn't leaving. If someone leaves, we're going to talk about that," the 53-year-old, said per the Independent.
"Of course, until the last day, we have chances (to make transfers), I don't rule it out, the option to have new players, but I think there is an 85%, 90% chance we will have the same squad.
"I feel comfortable, because the quality of human beings we have in the squad is difficult to be replaced, and the quality is there.
"But we'll see, I don't know in the last moment if someone comes for some players and they leave, we're going to decide."
In terms of outgoings, the Spanish tactician has seen 23-year-old fullback Sergio Gomez join LALIGA side Real Sociedad while the club have brought in 20-year-old winger Savinho from Girona.
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Amid speculation surrounding the future of Guardiola, who is also in the last year of his contract at the club, the City coach added that he is excited for the upcoming campaign.
"I am really excited for this season that is coming," he said, per the club's official website.
"I am really happy here. Like every season I needed a break, definitely, but after that I recharge my batteries and I have the same energy as usual.
"I know the competition is coming and I am completely focused on that, especially for my club.