De Bruyne Questions His Participation in the Club World Cup
Kevin De Bruyne has expressed doubts about his participation in the Club World Cup, due to concerns about potential injuries before his departure from Manchester City.
De Bruyne’s contract ends at the end of the season, which would make him a free agent. There is a possibility that he signs a short-term extension that would allow him to play in the Club World Cup, which will be held in June and July.
I think I have to take care of myself, because if I get injured at the Club World Cup, what am I going to do? Nobody will take care of me at that moment. So there is a high probability that I probably won’t play, but I don’t know, maybe I will.
Kevin De Bruyne
De Bruyne will leave City after ten years and 14 major titles, following the club’s decision not to offer him a new contract. At 33, he is considering his options, but has expressed uncertainty about whether City wants him to be part of their squad for the Club World Cup in the United States.
With two games remaining in the season, De Bruyne stated that he must consider what is best for his career as he prepares for his next move.
I have to take care of my family. I have three children, my wife, it’s not an easy process right now.
Kevin De Bruyne
The change in dates for the Club World Cup, which has expanded from seven to 32 teams, has led FIFA to introduce a short-term transfer period. This allows players whose contracts expire on June 30th to move to clubs participating in the tournament.
This also allows players like De Bruyne to sign short-term contracts just to participate, before leaving as free agents. However, this carries the risk of suffering a serious injury that could jeopardize a future transfer.
If he doesn’t play in the Club World Cup, De Bruyne will leave City without titles after the defeat in the FA Cup final against Crystal Palace.
City also lost the Premier League title this season, after winning four consecutive ones, something unprecedented.
This year hasn’t gone as we wanted. We have to accept it. We have to move forward, work hard and try again. It’s okay. This doesn’t change anything from what has happened in the last 10 years.
Kevin De Bruyne
De Bruyne stated that he has not yet decided what his next move will be and whether he will seek to join another Premier League team.
