Kevin De Bruyne could retire at Manchester City after signing a new four-year contract.
The club’s talisman, who scored the opener during Tuesday’s 2-1 win against Borussia Dortmund, has been conducting talks himself alongside two lawyers.
De Bruyne, 29, put pen to paper on Monday on a deal worth more than his previous £300,000 a week before bonuses and cements him as one of the Premier League’s biggest earners.
The news serves as a major fillip for City and the central midfielder is understood to have been given assurances of the club’s plans as they strive to win a first Champions League crown.
De Bruyne will hit a decade at the Etihad Stadium if he fulfils his latest new contract – mirroring the longevity of Sergio Aguero, David Silva and Vincent Kompany.
‘I could not be happier,’ he said. ‘Since joining City in 2015, I have felt at home. I love the fans; my family are settled here in Manchester and my own game has developed really well.
PREMIER LEAGUE’S TOP EARNING STARS
David De Gea – £375,000-per-week
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – £350,000-per-week
Kevin De Bruyne – £300,000 (without bonuses) – previous deal
Raheem Sterling – £300,000-per-week
Paul Pogba – £270,000-per-week
Anthony Martial – £250,000-per-week
Sergio Aguero – £220,000-per-week
Mo Salah – £220,00-per-week
Ben Chilwell – £190,000-per-week
Virgil van Dijk – £180,000-per-week
