Kevin De Bruyne hints at Man City exit if club's two-year UCL ban is upheld by court

Man City UCL ban has caused speculation over  future of talismanic midfield ace Kevin De Bruyne. Man City UCL ban was imposed on Premier League club for breaking Financial Fair Play Rules (FFP) on February 14 after Man City owners were found guilty of misleading European governing body over its Etihad sponsorship. 28-year-old Kevin De Bruyne hinted that Man City UCL ban, which could be upheld for up to two years, might force him to leave club and play in prestigious tournament with ar top European suitor.

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Man City UCL ban details: Man City owners found guilty

UEFA has imposed a two-year ban on Manchester City. discarding m from participating in European tournaments starting from next season onwards. reason for Man City UCL ban stemmed from Man City owners displaying false documents over Etihad sponsorship. Along with two-year ban, Man City will have to pay a €30 million fine for breaching  rules of FFP.

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Kevin De Bruyne contract extension: Kevin De Bruyne to leave Man City?

A new Kevin De Bruyne contract extension with Man City was signed in January 2018 and it tied down star midfielder at Etihad until June 2023. new deal made De Bruyne highest earner at club but player has w stated that he could leave Man City if two-year ban is upheld. While speaking to Belgian news outlet Het Laatste Nieuws, Kevin De Bruyne explained that Man City being out of Champions League and Europa League for 2 years is a 'long time'.

Kevin De Bruyne also stated that he will review situation once all decisions have been made. Amid rumours of a possible Premier League return, Kevin De Bruyne appeared to enjoy training from home, using his kids as weights.

Man City UCL ban: Kevin De Bruyne to leave?

defending Premier League champions have already launched an appeal against Man City UCL ban and are hoping for a solution before new season begins. If appeal is in favour of Man City, Man City UCL ban could be mitigated for just one season. However, Man City are still at risk of losing some of ir key players including Belgian playmaker Kevin De Bruyne if two-year Man City UCL ban is upheld.

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Kevin De Bruyne contract with Man City keeps midfielder at Etihad until summer of 2023, but he has hinted at an exit if club fails to participate in Europe for two years. Over past few seasons, Belgian starlet has blossomed into one of best playmakers in world. Top European clubs in form of Juventus, Real Madrid and Barcelona will be monitoring De Bruyne's situation at blue side of Manchester. 

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