Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne has turned down a staggering £1million-a-week offer to join Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad, opting to stay with the Premier League champions.

According to sources close to the player, De Bruyne was approached by Al-Ittihad with a lucrative deal that would have made him one of the highest-paid players in the world. However, after discussing the move with his family, De Bruyne decided to stay at Manchester City.

"I'm happy to stay at Manchester City," De Bruyne said in a statement. "I've built a great life here and I'm excited to see what the future holds."

Al-Ittihad manager Laurent Blanc was confident that the club could sign De Bruyne, but ultimately accepted the player's decision.

"We were hopeful that Kevin would join us, but we respect his choice," Blanc said. "He's a world-class player and we wish him all the best."

De Bruyne's decision to stay at Manchester City is a significant boost for the club, who are looking to build on their recent success. The Belgian midfielder has been instrumental in City's dominance of English football, and his commitment to the club is a testament to his loyalty and dedication.

"I'm proud to be a part of this team," De Bruyne added. "We've achieved great things together and I'm excited to see what the future holds."