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Kevin De Bruyne 'very close to signing a new Manchester City contract' with Pep Guardiola desperate to tie down his star man on a five-year deal worth over £300,000 a week

Manchester City are reportedly closing in on tying down Kevin De Bruyne to a bumper new contract.

The Belgian playmaker is 'very close' to signing a new year five-year deal worth over £300,000-a-week, according to Italian sports journalist Fabrizio Romano.

It comes after Sportsmail reported in October that City were making strong progress with De Bruyne over signing a new deal, raising the prospect that he will finish his career at the club.

Kevin De Bruyne is closing in on signing a new contract to stay at Manchester City
De Bruyne has become a lynchpin for City under the management of Pep Guardiola

The midfielder is believed to be keen on signing a two-year extension to an existing contract that runs down in 2023.