De Bruyne ‘has the credit to decide his future himself’

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has reiterated that there are currently no offers on the table for Kevin de Bruyne.

But he added that the 33-year-old Belgium midfielder, who has spent nine trophy-laden seasons at the club, has earned the right to decide where he wants to play football.

It was reported earlier this month that De Bruyne had agreed personal terms with Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad, before Guardiola said the Belgian playmaker “isn’t leaving”.

“The club informed me that they didn’t have an offer. I don’t know what will happen but I want him to stay,” Guardiola told the club website.

“He was here before I arrived. He is the eldest (longest serving) player here.

“It happened with David [Silva] for example and other players, he has the credit to decide his future himself.

“What he has done for us is massive so he can decide. The information I have now is he will stay.”