Kevin De Bruyne’s Man City release clause revealed to be £223m by Pep Guardiola
Belgian superstar who is currently injured put pen to paper on a new five-year Etihad deal in January
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KEVIN DE BRUYNE has a massive £223million release clause, Pep Guardiola has revealed.
The Manchester City boss opened up on the finer points of the Belgian superstar's contract in an interview with Universo Valdano.
De Bruyne, 27, is currently spending time on the sidelines as he looks to recover from a horror knee injury.
The midfielder was instrumental in a rampant City storming to the Premier League title last season.
And despite naming his price, Guardiola insists his star performer is not for sale.
He said: "He's very good.
"He's a very dynamic player. [Leeds United boss] Marcelo Bielsa told me he was his favourite player. He does everything.
"The other day, I met his parents and you often understand how the children are when you know the parents.
"He's an incredible boy. The clause is €250m [£223m].
"I'm sorry, he's not for sale.
De Bruyne is one of a number of City players to commit themselves to the club by signing new long-term deals.
The midfield maestro signed a new five-year deal worth around £260,000 a week in January.
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