Belgian midfielder Kevin de Bruyne, Manchester City star, has pledged to play an additional two years at the end of his career to make up for the wasted time during the outbreak of the new Corona virus.
The outbreak of the "Covid-19" virus led to the suspension of the English Premier League matches until at least April 30th, and it will most likely be postponed for an additional period after the English Football Staff Meeting on Friday.
De Bruyne has not played a game since March 1 with City, who achieved a rare local trilogy last season, due to the outbreak of the Corona virus in England and the world.
The desire to extend the career of the 28-year-old midfielder comes after a special season in which he made up for a long period in which he missed "Citizens" last season due to injury.
"I told my wife that I will be playing for an additional period," De Bruyne said in a live video on Instagram with fellow players Axel Vetsel and Romelu Lukaku.
"After this shutdown, I cannot stay at home. I told her that I would go for two more years. It is time to play football again, I miss her and this is difficult, but we are not important, and football is not important, people love football, but we must remain safe ".
De Bruyne revealed that his family, including his two children, had suffered from the disease during the closing period, but noted that their condition was improving now. "I have been at home two weeks ago. In the beginning, my family and children suffered a little from the disease. I was somewhat worried but now they have improved."
"It took eight or nine days, but luckily they improved now. People ask why I am not in Belgium. This is because I am self-isolated in England. I live here so I am here with my family and children."