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Kevin de Bruyne provided a compelling three-word update on his future at Manchester City after starring in the club's 4-1 win over West Ham on Saturday.
The Belgian has endured a difficult season plagued by injuries but is showing signs of returning to his best after starting City's last two Premier League games in which they both won.
City secured back-to-back wins for the first time since October, four goals past the Hammers, much to the relief of Pep Guardiola, but further speculation about De Bruyne's future emerged after the game.
The midfielder's current contract is set to expire at the end of this season and he is yet to agree a new deal after being at the club for the past nine years.
Saudi Arabian clubs have previously expressed interest in luring De Bruyne to the nation under the guise of what would be an incredible pay rise and De Bruyne is being allowed to hold talks with foreign clubs over a possible move this month without a deal yet being made. signed an agreement to extend his contract. stay in the city.
The reigning Premier League champions are interested in keeping De Bruyne in Manchester as he developed into one of the best midfielders in the world during his time at the club and De Bruyne gave a surprising update on his future after the City's last victory.
Kevin de Bruyne gave a powerful three-word update on his future at Manchester City
De Bruyne starred in City's 4-1 victory over West Ham on Saturday, as the club made it back-to-back wins for the first time since October.
When asked about the progress of contract negotiations with City, De Bruyne told Sky Sports: “I don't care.”
'I'm just trying to get back to my level. I feel like every week I'm getting better. Fitness-wise, I'm improving and can now run 90 minutes.
“It's been an uncomfortable couple of months with the injury, but I'm improving, performing better and better and that's it,” he added.
During his astonishing career at the Etihad, De Bruyne has won six Premier League titles, the Champions League, two FA Cups and five League Cups.
However, the last 18 months have seen the playmaker plagued by long-term injuries and his latest hamstring complaint saw him miss 10 games between September and October.
City manager Pep Guardiola is keen to retain De Bruyne beyond the end of the season.
Meanwhile, Guardiola has recently praised De Bruyne in an apparent attempt to convince him to stay at the club beyond the end of the season, given his importance to City's success.
Commenting on De Bruyne's role in his serial title-winning team, Guardiola explained: “I have said many times that there is no doubt about Kevin when Kevin is fit.
“He was one of the most impactful players in the history of City and the Premier League.
“Sometimes he didn't feel well in the recent past and sometimes he needs fitness to feel good, like everyone else.”