After recent heated interactions between the two were observed, Kevin De Bruyne has shot down any suggestions of a possible breach with Pep Guardiola.
Specifically, the midfielder was spotted yelling at the coach from the pitch during Manchester City’s 4-0 victory against Real Madrid last month.
The Belgian has clarified the situation as the Citizens get ready for their final match of the regular season against Inter Milan in the Champions League final.
De Bruyne dispels rumours of conflict with Guardiola
When questioned by the media about his most recent on-field altercation with Guardiola, De Bruyne responded as quoted by talkSPORT.
“That’s fine,” he replied. It doesn’t bother me in any way. Never have we discussed it after, before, or in any other way.
“These things occur when you play competitive sport at the greatest level because you want to win, and that holds true for both players and coaches.
“There’s nothing wrong with it in my opinion, and I don’t think there is either in his, since he wouldn’t have called me into his office otherwise.”
The fact that the 31-year-old has started 42 of the 48 games in which he has appeared this season in all competitions demonstrates how crucial the player is to Guardiola and the group.
De Bruyne has made 48 appearances and has tallied 10 goals and 31 assists. He has performed admirably in some of City’s most crucial games this season, including victories over Real Madrid in the Champions League semifinals, Arsenal in the Premier League by a score of 4-1, and most recently Manchester United by a score of 2-1 in the FA Cup final.
For those fans who may have been worried about it, the City star’s denial of any potential confrontation with his manager should come as a huge comfort.
Looking ahead to the matchup on Saturday in Istanbul, this will be the ideal chance for the master of the midfield to perform what he does best and contribute to a goal, maybe helping his team win the Champions League and complete the treble.