Manchester City's star midfielder, Kevin de Bruyne, recently clarified that he did not discuss a possible move away from Etihad Stadium this summer with any other clubs.
This statement from the decorated Belgium international comes after rumours and speculations about a potential move to Saudi Arabia persisted from the end of last season throughout this summer's transfer window.
De Bruyne stoked the fire of speculation early in the summer when he stated that he was "open to everything" and had even discussed the possibility of leaving City with his family.
However, he has now emphasized that these were merely considerations and no formal talks were held with any potential future clubs.
Manchester City star, Kevin De Bruyne, said:
"I haven't spoken to anyone, to be honest."
"There has been a lot of noises and news. I said in the summer I expect a quiet summer and that's actually what happened. I've been on holiday for four weeks, came back and started training. That was it. Nothing to tell."
"I've not been entertained by anybody or spoken to anybody."
The 33-year-old joined Manchester City in 2015 from German club Wolfsburg just one year before Pep Guardiola took over as manager of the Premier League champions.
Guardiola has repeatedly insisted over recent months that De Bruyne would not be sold despite various transfer rumours circulating around him.
While there have been numerous reports regarding Kevin de Bruyne’s future at Manchester City, following links with a move away from England at the end of last season, it appears clear now - straight from the horse’s mouth - that no such discussions took place during this summer break.
This revelation will undoubtedly bring relief to Manchester City fans, who admire his skills on-field and have been closely monitoring this situation.
De Bruyne's commitment to Manchester City is a testament to his loyalty and dedication, making him an invaluable asset for the team as they aim to win more trophies this season.
