LONDON (Reuters) – Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne will be out for at least six weeks after tearing ankle and knee ligaments in Wednesday’s League Cup semi-final against Everton, according to his representative. “Kevin will be out for at least six weeks but it is too early to know more at this stage,” Patrick De Koster told the Guardian on Thursday. The Belgium international was carried off on a stretcher after suffering the injury late in the 3-1 second leg win that secured City’s place in the final against Liverpool at Wembley on Feb 28. If confirmed, De Bruyne will miss the cup final and probably both legs of City’s Champions League last 16 tie against Dynamo Kiev. “Of course he is a bit sad that he will miss so many important games like the Capital One (League) Cup Final and Champions League but Kevin would not be Kevin if he wasn’t already thinking about playing again for City,” said De Koster. Asked about the European championship finals in France in June and July, which Belgium qualified for as group winners, De Koster said: “You never know. I’m not going to discuss that at the moment.” De Bruyne has been a key player for City this season as they challenge for the Premier League title as well as in Europe. City are currently second in the Premier League, three points behind leaders Leicester City. Manager Manuel Pellegrini said on Wednesday he was optimistic De Bruyne would not miss the rest of the season. (Reporting by Alan Baldwin, editing by Toby Davis) 

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Kevin De Bruyne

Kevin De Bruyne Kick-started his career with his local club in 2003 before moving to Genk two years later. He would stay with the Belgian club for seven years until catching the eye of Chelsea scouts.

He transferred to Chelsea in 2012, but was loaned out to Werder Bremen a few months later. He enjoyed a fairly successful stint there and returned to Chelsea after his loan deal was up.

Chelsea managed to hold onto him despite interest from top Bundesliga clubs. However, he was back there again, this time with VFL Wolfsburg, where he stayed for three years.

Finally, he was snapped up by Manchester City and he has remained there ever since.

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On-pitch Achievements

KDB is regarded as a highly versatile and supremely talented player. Although he primarily plays as a midfielder, he has often been deployed as a winger or second striker.

He has great technique, skill and athleticism, first class work-rate off the ball, vision and a wide range of passing shots. De Bruyne even possesses a powerful long-range shooting ability with either foot.

He has helped Manchester City to the Premier League titles in 2017-18 and 2018-19. and the Belgian national team to 3rd in the 2018 World Cup and 1st in the FIFA rankings

Kevin De Bruyne’s Net Worth, Salary and Endorsement

Kevin De Bruyne's net worth is believed to be approximately £23.5 million. He has penned numerous endorsement deals, including the likes of Nike, EA Sports and Orange.

Kevin De Bruyne's salary is reported to be £280,000 a week with bonuses.

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Foundations and Charity

KDB is a big supporter of the Rays of Sunshine Children’s Charity. He even paid a visit to a young cancer patient to spend time with him.
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<td width="319">27</td>
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<td width="319">1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)</td>
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<td width="319">Spouse</td>
<td width="319">Michèle Lacroix</td>
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<td width="319">Residence</td>
<td width="319">Manchester</td>
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<td width="319">Belgium</td>
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<td width="319">Belgium, Genk, Chelsea, Werder Bremen, Wolfsburg, Manchester City</td>
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<td width="319">Endorsements</td>
<td width="319">Nike, EA Sports, Orange</td>
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Kevin De Bruyne Kevin De Bruyne Kick-started his career with his local club in 2003 before moving to Genk two years later. He would stay with the Belgian club for seven years until catching the eye of Chelsea scouts. He transferred to Chelsea in 2012, but was loaned out to Werder Bremen a few months later. He enjoyed a fairly successful stint there and returned to Chelsea after his loan deal was up. Chelsea managed to hold onto him despite interest from top Bundesliga clubs. However, he was back there again, this time with VFL Wolfsburg, where he stayed for three years. Finally, he was snapped up by Manchester City and he has remained there ever since. On-pitch Achievements KDB is regarded as a highly versatile and supremely talented player. Although he primarily plays as a midfielder, he has often been deployed as a winger or second striker. He has great technique, skill and athleticism, first class work-rate off the ball, vision and a wide range of passing shots. De Bruyne even possesses a powerful long-range shooting ability with either foot. He has helped Manchester City to the Premier League titles in 2017-18 and 2018-19. and the Belgian national team to 3rd in the 2018 World Cup and 1st in the FIFA rankings Kevin De Bruyne’s Net Worth, Salary and Endorsement Kevin De Bruyne&#8217;s net worth is believed to be approximately £23.5 million. He has penned numerous endorsement deals, including the likes of Nike, EA Sports and Orange. Kevin De Bruyne&#8217;s salary is reported to be £280,000 a week with bonuses. Foundations and Charity KDB is a big supporter of the Rays of Sunshine Children’s Charity. He even paid a visit to a young cancer patient to spend time with him.  Age 27  Marital Status Married  Height 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)  Spouse Michèle Lacroix  Residence Manchester  Nationality Belgium  Teams Belgium, Genk, Chelsea, Werder Bremen, Wolfsburg, Manchester City  Endorsements Nike, EA Sports, Orange

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Manuel Pellegrini’s Net Worth, Salary and Endorsements

Chilean manager Manuel Pellegrini, like every football manager, has had some playing experience before marshalling a team from the sidelines. However, he primarily stuck to the Chilean First Division league. Then, in 1986, he unexpectedly took the decision to retire, influenced by a loss to a rival team.

Since then, he has taken up managing, starting off with the Chilean Second Division. Then, in 2001, he joined Argentine club, San Lorenzo and led them to their first international title.

A year later, he moved to River Plate and helped them to the Clausuro title. Unfortunately, the sale of star player Andres d'Alessandro, proved to be his unravelling.

He then joined Villareal in 2004, sending them into the Champions League and the quarterfinals of the UEFA Cup. He guided the team as far as the the semifinals, losing only to Arsenal.

In 2009, after repeated advances from Real Madrid, he finally relented. Under his reign, he brought in several stars like Kaka, Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema and Xabi Alonso. Unfortunately, he had a difficult time with the Galacticos. It got to a point where president, Florentino Perez issued an ultimatum to win the La Liga title. Sadly, Real Madrid lost and Pellegrini was sacked and replaced by Jose Mourinho. What also did not help his case was the fact that he lost players like Arjen Robben and Wesley Sneijder. However, players who he wanted to sell, like Raul and Guti, stayed due to their political pull.

After a stint with Malaga, he joined Manchester City and guided them to the Premier League title in 2013-14. In the same year, he clinched the Football League Cup, repeating the feat in 2015-16. In 2016, when his contract expired, he parted ways with the club.

After leaving the Premier League, he was off to China as the manager of Hebei China Fortune. He stuck around for two years before returning to England, this time with West Ham United.

Achievements

Among his various accolades, Manuel Pellegrini has won the Copa Chile, the Ecuadorean Serie A with LDU Quito, the Primera Division, the Premier League, and two Football League Cups, among other trophies.

Managerial Style

Nicknamed 'The Engineer', he has a long track record of bringing the best out of skillful players. To achieve this, he tweaked his tactics to suit the players' needs instead of moulding them to fit his style.
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<td width="319">66</td>
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<td width="319">Carola Pucci</td>
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<td width="319">Santiago</td>
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<td width="319">Chile</td>
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<td width="319">San Lorenzo, LDU Quito, River Plate, Villareal, Real Madrid, Malaga, Manchester City, Hebel China Fortune, West Ham United</td>
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Manuel Pellegrini

Manuel Pellegrini’s Net Worth, Salary and Endorsements Chilean manager Manuel Pellegrini, like every football manager, has had some playing experience before marshalling a team from the sidelines. However, he primarily stuck to the Chilean First Division league. Then, in 1986, he unexpectedly took the decision to retire, influenced by a loss to a rival team. Since then, he has taken up managing, starting off with the Chilean Second Division. Then, in 2001, he joined Argentine club, San Lorenzo and led them to their first international title. A year later, he moved to River Plate and helped them to the Clausuro title. Unfortunately, the sale of star player Andres d&#8217;Alessandro, proved to be his unravelling. He then joined Villareal in 2004, sending them into the Champions League and the quarterfinals of the UEFA Cup. He guided the team as far as the the semifinals, losing only to Arsenal. In 2009, after repeated advances from Real Madrid, he finally relented. Under his reign, he brought in several stars like Kaka, Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema and Xabi Alonso. Unfortunately, he had a difficult time with the Galacticos. It got to a point where president, Florentino Perez issued an ultimatum to win the La Liga title. Sadly, Real Madrid lost and Pellegrini was sacked and replaced by Jose Mourinho. What also did not help his case was the fact that he lost players like Arjen Robben and Wesley Sneijder. However, players who he wanted to sell, like Raul and Guti, stayed due to their political pull. After a stint with Malaga, he joined Manchester City and guided them to the Premier League title in 2013-14. In the same year, he clinched the Football League Cup, repeating the feat in 2015-16. In 2016, when his contract expired, he parted ways with the club. After leaving the Premier League, he was off to China as the manager of Hebei China Fortune. He stuck around for two years before returning to England, this time with West Ham United. Achievements Among his various accolades, Manuel Pellegrini has won the Copa Chile, the Ecuadorean Serie A with LDU Quito, the Primera Division, the Premier League, and two Football League Cups, among other trophies. Managerial Style Nicknamed &#8216;The Engineer&#8217;, he has a long track record of bringing the best out of skillful players. To achieve this, he tweaked his tactics to suit the players&#8217; needs instead of moulding them to fit his style.  Age 66  Marital Status Married  Spouse Carola Pucci  Residence Santiago  Nationality Chile  Clubs Managed San Lorenzo, LDU Quito, River Plate, Villareal, Real Madrid, Malaga, Manchester City, Hebel China Fortune, West Ham United

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