Kevin De Bruyne: Has Belgium captain disclosed retirement date after Euro 2024 exit?
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A disappointed Kevin De Bruyne after Belgium's Euro 2024 last-16 exit after losing to France (Imago/Belga)

Kevin De Bruyne: Has Belgium captain disclosed retirement date after Euro 2024 exit?

Seye Omidiora 22:49 - 01.07.2024

The Manchester City man may have played his last match for the Red Devils after their European Championship loss to France.

Belgium captain Kevin De Bruyne has refused to make a hasty decision about his international future after Monday’s Euro 2024 round of 16 loss to France

France vs Belgium 

The Red Devils were defeated 1-0 by the 2016 runners-up, all but ending any hope of the remnants of the so-called Golden Generation claiming an international title. 

De Bruyne started deeper against Les Blues, but Domenico Tedesco altered the Manchester City playmaker’s role and position in the game’s second half as they chased the game. 

However, the 33-year-old could not inspire a turnaround and Belgium suffered last-16 elimination. 

Kevin De Bruyne
A dejected Kevin De Bruyne after Belgium's Euro 2024 exit (Imago/Belga)

What De Bruyne said about Belgium future

Speaking after Belgium’s early exit, De Bruyne revealed it would be too soon to announce while reeling from the disappointment of losing to France. 

"It's too early to answer," De Bruyne told reporters after Belgium’s Euro 2024 exit. "Let me process this loss. It's a been a very long season, I need to rest my body. I will make my decision after the summer."

What comes next?

De Bruyne’s club future is also uncertain, with reports linking the playmaker with a move away from the Etihad Stadium. 

The Belgian has one year left on his current contract and has been linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League.