Well, the Manchester City maestro Kevin De Bruyne is taking a pragmatic approach to his future as his current contract winds down. After the frustrating injury layoff, it’s regain top form first, and then the negotiations for a new deal.

The 33-year-old first spoke of his plans to the club over the summer break, but a long-term injury intervened in that plan. De Bruyne-the man renowned for excellent vision and passing ability-was out of action for nearly two months, after such a surprise set-back.

“I had hoped to recover quickly but it happened to be a much longer absence,” he confessed. “Now that I’m back on the pitch, I will first of all seek to regain my full fitness and performance level.”

The City star’s injury-induced pause has managed to shift the attention away from some contract talks. “I haven’t been too preoccupied with contract discussions,” he explained. “The main goal is to get back to my best and enjoy playing football. The rest will fall into place.”

Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City, ); Freisteller, Einzelbild, Aktion, action — Steffen Prößdorf, CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

De Bruyne’s relaxed stance reflects his confidence in his abilities and his belief in the club’s long-term plans. While fans eagerly await a resolution to his contract situation, the midfielder is keeping his options open and prioritizing his return to the pitch.

Even as Manchester City continues to vie for honors at home and abroad, De Bruyne’s influence stays in the forefront of their fight. His creative flair, intelligent playmaking, and ability to dictate the pace of the game make him an indispensable asset for Pep Guardiola’s team.