'Not my business' — Guardiola issues strange response to De Bruyne contract situation

Pep Guardiola has distanced himself from Kevin De Bruyne's contract situation, insisting it's up to the club to decide on the Belgian's future.

De Bruyne's current deal expires in June, and with injury concerns affecting his performances over the last two seasons, there's a possibility that this could be his last season with the champions.

When asked about his star midfielder's contract, Guardiola said:

"It's up to the club. It's not my business... It's about how he's going to perform until the end of the season, the age that he has, and many things.

"I think the club has to think about it."

With De Bruyne free to speak with other clubs this month, Guardiola's comments suggest that the club will take a cautious approach to negotiations.

Manchester City return to Premier League action against West Ham this weekend, seeking consecutive wins for the first time since October.

The champions are also expected to be active in this month's transfer window, reportedly targeting a defensive midfielder and an attacker to bolster their chances in the second half of the season.