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Guardiola: No €250m release clause for De Bruyne at Man City

Pep Guardiola has moved to clarify reports Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne has a €250 million (£223m/$292m) release clause in his contract with the Premier League champions.

De Bruyne extended his terms at the Etihad Stadium last season, penning a bumper deal that runs until June 2023.

In an interview with former Real Madrid forward Jorge Valdano, head coach and sporting director for Movistar+ in Spain, Guardiola discussed the Belgium midfielder's valuation on the back of inspiring City to Premier League and Carabao Cup glory in 2017-18.

"He's an incredible boy.