Guardiola's Manchester City Contract Renewal Sparks First Player Departure

Belgian Kevin De Bruyne's days at Manchester City could be numbered as it has been reported from England that he is no longer comfortable with Pep Guardiola as manager and the imminent renewal of the coach's contract with the team will force the player to leave the institution.

The relationship between Kevin De Bruyne and Pep Guardiola is one of the most interesting and successful in world soccer today. The two have formed a partnership that has taken Manchester City to an unprecedented level of play and success.

Here are some key points about their relationship:

Tactical understanding: both De Bruyne and Guardiola share a vision of soccer based on ball possession, playmaking and constant search for space.

Creative freedom: Guardiola gives De Bruyne great creative freedom on the pitch, which allows him to show all his talent and unbalance matches.

Maximum demand: Guardiola is known for his high demands and De Bruyne has responded to them with an exceptional performance.

Collective success: Together they have won numerous titles, both domestically and internationally, cementing Manchester City as one of the strongest teams in Europe.