Man City believe Kevin De Bruyne's career at the top is over but he'd be the perfect fit for three Premier League clubs: THE SHARPE END
Time for a little game of Guess Who? Kevin De Bruyne made it clear that the decision to leave in the summer was not quite as mutual as it first seemed.
'Honestly, I still think I can perform at this level, like I'm showing,' said the Belgian. 'I like to compete, that's what I feel, so I can't say I want to quit.'
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