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April 20, 2025

De Bruyne ‘bit surprised’ by no Man City contract offer

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Departing Manchester City captain Kevin de Bruyne says he was surprised not to be offered a new contract by the club.

The 33-year-old announced at the beginning of the month he would be leaving the Etihad when his current deal expires at the end of the season.

The Belgian midfielder also said he has not made any decisions about his future.

“I have not had any offer the whole year, they just took a decision,” said De Bruyne.

“Obviously, I was a bit surprised but I just have to accept it. Honestly, I still think I can perform at this level like I’m showing, but I understand clubs have to make decisions. “

De Bruyne joined City from Wolfsburg in 2015 and has won 16 trophies, including six Premier League titles and the Champions League in 2023.

De Bruyne has struggled with injuries, having missed almost five months of last season when City won their fourth consecutive Premier League title, playing just 26 games in all competitions, and has started just 19 matches this term.

Announcing his departure on social media earlier this month, he admitted “whether we like it or not, it’s time to say goodbye”, while City manager Guardiola added “it was not easy for me to tell him it [his City career] won’t continue”.

De Bruyne has not ruled out staying in the Premier League, but has also been linked with Major League Soccer in the United States.

“I feel like I still have a lot to give,” he added. “Obviously I know I’m not 25 any more but I still feel like I can do my job.

“I’m open for anything. I have to look at the whole picture. I’m looking at sporting, family, everything together, what makes the most sense for me and my family.

“I like to play football. I like to compete. That’s what I feel, so I can’t say that I want to quit because I still feel that whenever I’m in training I want to beat the guys. “

Kerry Katona has teased plans to quit the UK after stating that Thailand is her “happy place” and feels the time is right to move there forever

Kerry Katona breaks down in tears as she teases plans to quit UK(Image: @kerrykatona7/Instagram)

Kerry Katona has named Thailand as her “happy place” and has dropped her biggest hint yet that she will quit the UK to live there. The reality star shared an emotional video in which she spoke about her desire to move her five children to Asia after spending time at a retreat in Koh Samui.

The 44-year-old was heading to the airport but has vowed that she was not done with Thailand yet and has plans to be back, on a maybe more permanent basis.

Kerry is looking to start a business with Bryan Lunt and she shared the view in the clip as she prepared to board the plane for the flight home. Speaking to the camera, Kerry said: “Bryan’s done this to me on purpose, I know he has… I’m gonna cry again. ”

Kerry Katona breaks down in tears as she teases plans to quit UK

Kerry Katona has declared Thailand her ‘happy place’(Image: @kerrykatona7/Instagram)

Tearful Kerry said: “It’s gonna be my new project, and I cannot even explain to you about the energy of what it’s like here. ” She joked that Bryan had taken her to a scenic place before the airport on purpose to add to her desire to move to Thailand.

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She said: “I’m supposed to be going to the b****d airport! It’s just stunning. This is where we’re going to be building a new resort. ” Kerry then added to her followers: “Can you feel it? I can feel it already. ”

The reality star then showed more of the are as she walked around, saying that this was a “special” place and that she was planning to bring something “different” to the area, especially to the offering at nearby resort, The Beach Samui.

Kerry Katona shows off the views as she plans a new business(Image: @kerrykatona7/Instagram)

Kerry enthused: “This is going to be amazing, and we’re literally in the jungle. You see those steps? 200 steps, we went up there last time. I’m going to cry again… I just feel this is where I belong, I really do. ”

The reality star said on an Instagram Story that this was her ‘happy place’ and she was reluctant to leave. Kerry has been embracing body and soul since splitting from her partner of six years, Ryan Mahoney, just before Christmas. She arrived at Beach Samui nine weeks ago, which is the first licensed hotel to offer cannabis-integrated therapies in Asia.

Kerry returned there last week and has told her followers that she was looking to have a boob reduction and have an uplift instead. Speaking to The Mirror, Kerry said: “I just want my own boobs back. I don’t want massive boobs or anything really fake, just my boobs again…

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“I’ve noticed this happens when I’m single – I seem to lose weight every time and then I put it back on when I’m with someone. ” Kerry added: “I’d like them a bit bigger and an uplift, something that looks natural. “

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April 20, 2025

De Bruyne ‘Surprised’ Over Man City Exit

By 234Radio in News, sport-news

Kevin De Bruyne has revealed he was “a bit surprised” to be told his glittering Manchester City career will finish at the end of this season.

De Bruyne recently announced he will leave the Etihad Stadium once the current campaign is over, bringing the curtain down on a memorable era in Manchester for the Belgian midfielder.

The 33-year-old arrived from German club Wolfsburg in 2015 and has been instrumental in City’s incredible success during boss Pep Guardiola’s reign.

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De Bruyne has won six Premier League titles, two FA Cups, five League Cups and the 2023 Champions League — which capped an incredible treble-winning season.

Guardiola hinted it was his decision to end De Bruyne’s stay after the playmaker’s struggles with injuries and inconsistent form over the last two seasons.

City have dipped dramatically this term, surrendering their four-year spell as champions and were reduced to focussing on the battle to qualify for the Champions League.

But De Bruyne admitted he was shocked not to receive a new contract offer because he believes he can still shine at the highest level.

“I have not had any offer the whole year, they just took a decision,” he said after City’s 2-0 win at Everton on Saturday.

“Obviously, I was a bit surprised but I just have to accept it. Honestly I still think I can perform at this level like I’m showing but I understand clubs have to make decisions.

“Maybe if the team didn’t struggle and I came back like I did this year and bedded in like normal then maybe they take another decision. ”

De Bruyne said he has not made any decisions about his future as he is concentrating on the race to secure a top-five spot to extend City’s run in the Champions League into a 15th successive season.

He has already been linked with moves to Major League Soccer in the United States but he hasn’t ruled out staying in the Premier League or joining a major European club.

“I feel like I still have a lot to give. Obviously I know I’m not 25 any more but I still feel like I can do my job,” he said.

“I’m open for anything. I have to look at the whole picture. I’m looking at sporting, family, everything together, what makes the most sense for me and my family.

“I like to compete. That’s what I feel so I can’t say that I want to quit because I still feel that whenever I’m in training I want to beat the guys.

“I feel like I’m doing really well and that’s why I’ve also played a lot lately. ”

De Bruyne applauded off at Goodison Park after Saturday’s win, with his performance a bright spot in another spluttering City display.

“It’s something really rare to come out and get an applause from another team so I just want to say thank you to them. I think they appreciate the way that I play,” he said.

April 20, 2025