Kevin de Bruyne returns for Manchester City after recent injury

Despite Manchester City's impressive results, the Belgian playmaker's absence has been noticed since De Bruyne is an essential member of Guardiola's squad due to his inventiveness and vision. De Bruyne showed his effect every time he was on the field last season, contributing six goals as well as 17 assists in only 20 games. For a City team now dealing with an injury list which includes Rodri and Jack Grealish, his return would be a huge boost.

Guardiola had before warned that he would exercise caution in not pushing De Bruyne to resume action too soon because he knew that doing so could cause him to re-injure, but he has named him in his starting XI to face AFC Bournmouth today. A healthy Kevin de Bruyne might prove essential to City's ongoing success as the holiday season approaches and important games approach. Earlier in the week, he had said, “The doctor told me he’s made a step forward in terms of pain. Ruben Dias and John Stones are ruled out for little bit of long time.”

Kevin de Bruyne set to leave Manchester City in 2025

Football Insider claims that Kevin De Bruyne is leaving Manchester City in a precarious situation with relation to his long-term prospects. MLS team San Diego FC as well as Saudi Pro League heavyweights are interested in signing the nine-season veteran, who is in the last year of his deal with Manchester City. The Premier League winners will, however, have urgent discussions with the Belgian playmaker about his future.

As Kevin De Bruyne approaches the last season of his Manchester City contract, he finds himself at a turning point in his career. After joining the Citizens in August 2015 in a high-profile transfer from VfL Wolfsburg, the seasoned playmaker has been there for more than nine years.

According to recent sources, Al-Nassr is becoming more optimistic about signing De Bruyne in the upcoming season. Nevertheless, Manchester City will attempt to sign the seasoned midfield player to a new deal, and the Premier League winners will meet with him for urgent discussions about his future.