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Pep Guardiola optimistic Kevin De Bruyne will commit his future to Man City despite £280,000-a-week Belgian being 'left disappointed' by club's first offer as he wants 'a pay rise to reflect his status as the Premier League's best player'

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is confident Kevin De Bruyne will sign a new long-term deal at the club.

There is a new contract on the table for the Belgium midfielder, who is currently tied to City until 2023, but it has yet to be signed.

It came after reports in The Times suggested De Bruyne was set to turn down City's first contract offer because he wants 'a pay rise to reflect his status as the Premier League's best player'.

Kevin De Bruyne has reportedly turned down Manchester City's initial offer of a long-term contract
But City manager Pep Guardiola remains confident De Bruyne will sign a new deal
De Bruyne scored as City reminded everyone of their title credentials by winning at Chelsea

However, Guardiola is not too concerned.