Man City superstar trio to resign after deal reached

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Monday, November 25, 2024 7:00 a.m., United Kingdom

Manchester City stars Kyle Walker, Kevin De Bruyne and Ilkay Gundogan will leave the club permanently within the next two years after Pep Guardiola signed a new contract.

That’s the view of former Man City financial advisor Stefan Borson, who exclusively said Football Insider the Catalan boss will now have the chance to oversee a rebuild with new director of football Hugo Viana after he was confirmed as Txiki Begiristain’s replacement.

The Premier League champions announced on November 21 that Guardiola had signed a new two-year contract with the club as his contract was set to expire at the end of this season.

Man City are, however, having a difficult time on the pitch following their 4-0 defeat to Tottenham on Saturday, meaning they have now lost five games in a row.

Questions have been asked about the future of some senior players, with De Bruyne, 33, and Gundogan, 34, out of contract in June 2025, while Walker, 34, has a contract until June 2026 .

Pep Guardiola to oversee Man City rebuild with Hugo Viana

Borson does not believe there is a chance the experienced trio will stay at the Etihad beyond the next two years.

He said Football Insider: “I think Guardiola’s contract is good for stability because trying to have succession issues at director of football level and also at first team coach level is a very difficult thing to deal with and to negotiate.

“City will at least now know that only one changes each time, so they will have the opportunity for Hugo Viana to work with Guardiola and the rest of the squad to really rebuild over the next couple of years.

“I think there are a number of players who are getting older.

“Walker, De Bruyne and Gundogan in particular.

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“It will be the last two years, regardless of the base of these players.

“It might even be the last year, but they definitely won’t be out for more than two years.

“This rebuilding phase can be achieved with Guardiola in place.”

Furthermore, Man City could accept the midfielder’s offer in a new twist.

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