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'It's going to have a major say if there is a ban': Roberto Martinez admits Kevin De Bruyne could LEAVE Manchester City if Champions League suspension is upheld

Kevin De Bruyne could look to leave Manchester City if the club's Champions League suspension is upheld, Belgium boss Roberto Martinez has admitted.

Man City were hit with a two-year suspension and fined £25million in February after an investigation found serious breaches of UEFA's Financial Fair Play rules.

The club announced their intention to lodge an appeal against the penalty with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) immediately - with the hearing scheduled to take place next week over three days from June 8 to 10.

Kevin De Bruyne could leave Manchester City if their Champions League ban is upheld
That is according to the Belgian midfielder's boss at international level, Roberto Martinez

But should CAS stand firm and uphold UEFA's decision sanctioning City, Spaniard Martinez believes a ban will have a 'major say' on Belgian De Bruyne's future at the Etihad Stadium.