Manchester City deal for former Chelsea star not done yet, according to Wolfsburg chief

Kevin De Bruyne is still a Wolfburg player, according to their director of sport

KEVIN DE BRUYNE is still a Wolfsburg player for now, according to the club's director of sport Klaus Allofs.

 

The former Chelsea midfielder has reportedly agreed a £58million move to Manchester City after months of speculation.

Bayern Munich and Manchester United have both been linked with the midfielder but Allofs denies any deal has been agreed just yet with City.

"There is no agreement with De Bruyne and with Manchester City," Allofs said at a press conference on Thursday.

 

Klaus Allofs, director of sport at Wolfsburg

"We have agreed to open negotiations, and that has happened, but Kevin is still a Wolfsburg player.

"We are not in any rush to get this (transfer) through. The interests of both sides must be considered.

"If our expectations are not fulfilled, Kevin will be playing for Wolfsburg this season, and I wouldn't mind that.

 

"In the end, there can only be winners from this deal and that applies also to Wolfsburg. If that is not the case, then there will be no transfer."

Earlier, Allofs had told Sport Bild magazine that his club could not afford to turn down a big money move like Bayern would perhaps.

"People do think that money does not come into it with Volkswagen (the club's backers), but that is not the case," he said.

"VW and we place a lot of importance on being economically sound.

 

"Compared to the top clubs in Europe, we have very little means at our disposal. We must also adhere to UEFA's Financial Fair Play.

"We can't compete with (Bayern)."

Until a suitable offer is made, however, De Bruyne will continue to be considered a Wolfsburg player and is available for selection by coach Dieter Hecking.

"I am naming 18 players in my squad to face Schalke (on Friday night) and I expect Kevin to be one of them," he said.