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'I'm going to take two years more' - Man City star De Bruyne vows to extend career after coronavirus lockdown

Manchester City playmaker Kevin De Bruyne says he will add an extra two years to his playing career after the coronavirus lockdown, having found it difficult to adjust to life at home.

De Bruyne was enjoying his best season yet in a City shirt before the season was suspended indefinitely due to the Covid-19 outbreak.

The 28-year-old has contributed eight goals and 16 assists to City's Premier League cause, and picked up an eighth major trophy with the club in the form of the Carabao Cup in February.

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He has also played a key role as Pep Guardiola's men have advanced to the Champions League knockout stages and FA Cup quarter-finals, most notably starring in a stunning last-16 first-leg win over Real Madrid.