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Kevin De Bruyne, Manchester City Agree on New 5-Year Contract

Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne has agreed a new long-term contract with the club, it was confirmed on Monday.

City relayed the news on their official Twitter account:

The Belgian also took to Twitter to announce the news:

The deal will be for five years, ending any transfer speculation.

According to Jamie Jackson of the Guardian, City have taken the decision to extend De Bruyne's contract in an attempt to stave off any potential suitors for the Belgian international, including Barcelona and Real Madrid.