Uncertainty persists for Kevin De Bruyne regarding Club World Cup participation, following Jeremy Doku's assertion that the Manchester City captain retains the ability to compete with soccer's elite.

Manchester City's star player, Kevin De Bruyne, is in the dark about whether he'll put on the City blues for the Club World Cup, due to the uncertainty surrounding his contract's imminent expiration.

As City bid adieu to the 33-year-old legend at the close of the season, the club has opted against extending his £385,000-a-week deal. Instead, they're eyeing new midfield talents like Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz and Morgan Gibbs-White at Nottingham Forest.

With De Bruyne's penultimate home game victory against Wolves, he remains undecided about whether he'll extend his City stay beyond the Premier League season. 'I don't know [about the Club World Cup],' De Bruyne shared with TNT Sports Mexico. 'For me, it will depend on whatever happens in the future, depending on what team I'll go and what competition I'll play.'

His contract covers three group matches – against Wydad, Al Ain, and Juventus – up until early July, but it stops short of the knockout stages. This peculiarly leaves City in a quandary, potentially bidding farewell to one of their greatest modern-day players amidst a competition in the U.S.

Debating exclusively with City regarding the situation, De Bruyne has heard little back, and his participation remains uncertain. 'I haven't really spoken to City about it, so I don't know,' he added. 'If they want to have a conversation, we can. But I'm not sure about this.'

Known for going all out on the pitch, De Bruyne has made it clear that he's not inclined to depart this summer. However, with City focusing on a rebuild, it's only a matter of time before we witness his final bow at the Etihad.

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MANCHESTER CITY BELIEVE DE BRUYNE'S CAREER AT THE TOP IS OVER BUT HE'S PERFECT FOR THESE THREE CLUBS

Sources have hinted that Manchester City sees De Bruyne's career at the top as winding down, though some top European clubs believe he still possesses the caliber to play at a high level.

Jeremy Doku, De Bruyne's teammate and international partner, has voiced his sadness at the departure, acknowledging De Bruyne's historical significance to the club. 'It's a pity he's going to leave us, but I still play with him in the national team, so I can still enjoy that.'

Multiple clubs across Europe have expressed interest in acquiring De Bruyne's services, with some offering enticing opportunities to prolong his exceptional career. German and Spanish clubs have emerged as potential suitors, but the details have yet to be disclosed.

Man City believe Kevin De Bruyne's career at the top is over but he's perfect for these three clubsJeremy Doku, who assisted De Bruyne's goal on Friday night and who features with him at international level, said: 'Obviously it's very sad and I do think he still has the qualities to play here and he showed it again.'

Despite Manchester City's decision not to renew Kevin De Bruyne's contract, several top European clubs believe he still has the ability to play at a high level.
According to sources, Manchester City thinks De Bruyne's career at the top might be coming to an end, but his teammate, Jeremy Doku, believes he still possesses the qualities to play at the club and has expressed his sadness at his potential departure.
De Bruyne, who remains undecided about his future beyond the Premier League season, has attracted interest from multiple clubs across Europe, with details about potential suitors yet to be disclosed.
In the realm of European leagues, there are three clubs in particular that are believed to be a good fit for Kevin De Bruyne as he considers his next move.
Beyond the Premier League, it seems De Bruyne's storied career still has chapters left to write, as he considers offers from clubs eager to have him play football at the highest level.