Richard Keys has dropped a bombshell claim that both Pep Guardiola and Erling Haaland could follow Kevin De Bruyne out of Manchester City this summer.
The former Sky Sports presenter says he is ‘hearing whispers’ of potential tensions in Man City’s dressing room and expects ‘some more big names’ to depart following De Bruyne’s exit on a free transfer.
Guardiola, who took charge at the Etihad Stadium in 2016, penned a new two-year contract in November to extend his stay until 2027, with his previous deal set to expire at the end of the season.
Haaland, meanwhile, only signed a record-breaking nine-and-a-half-year contract with the Cityzens in January, meaning his current terms run until June 2034.
Richard Keys Makes Shock Man City Claim
‘Some more big names will leave the club’
erling haaland
Keys, writing in his blog, revealed that ‘all is not well’ in Man City’s dressing room as he predicts some major names will depart alongside De Bruyne this summer:
“I’m hearing whispers all is not well in City’s dressing room. Some more big names will leave the club this summer with KDB - perhaps even the coach. Something isn’t right in Haaland’s world either. Watch this space.”
Man City kick-started their squad rebuild mid-season, making four statement signings in the January transfer window by welcoming the likes of Omar Marmoush, Nico Gonzalez, Abdukodir Khusanov and Vitor Reis.
Kyle Walker, meanwhile, joined AC Milan on loan for the second part of the campaign and is not expected to be part of Guardiola’s plans next season.
According to GIVEMESPORT sources, key decisions could also be made regarding the futures of Jack Grealish, John Stones and Bernardo Silva, while a new goalkeeper could also be on the cards.
City finished third in the Premier League this term, with Haaland scoring 22 goals in 31 appearances – his lowest top-flight goal tally during his three seasons in Manchester.
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