Manchester City ace Kevin de Bruyne insists his future isn't tied to manager Pep Guardiola.

The Belgium star admits he cannot imagine playing for another manager at this stage, though says he won't follow him should he ever leave.

Instead, De Bruyne believes Guardiola's coaching legacy is so strong that the style will be maintained once he eventually departs.

He said, "It would be weird if I didn't play under Pep anymore, but I wouldn't go with him if he left Manchester City and I'm still under contract.

"But the philosophy of the club leans towards that, because they play like that in the youth and also with the women's team."