BBC Sport columnist Guillem Balague thinks Manchester City know Kevin De Bruyne is unable to have the same impact he once had and believes the midfielder could possibly retire once his contract at the club finishes.
Speaking on the latest Football Daily Euros League podcast about the Belgian, Balague said: "He's only 33, but for whatever reason he's got 20 minutes per game in him, even if he starts games, that's been recognised by Man City for a while.
"It's a sign for Man City that they fell asleep. Everyone will agree that they're still trying to get juice out of him and have a player that can win matches for them - that's not there anymore.
"It suggests everyone knows about that, he's not going to go to Italy, Spain, Germany. It will be the MLS or Saudi for him next if he doesn't retire.
"He's not stupid - the fact City haven't renewed his contract despite him considering the possibility of staying on is a sign of a player that has reached the top and can't go back to it anymore."
European football correspondent Kristof Terreur doesn't think retirement is an option for the 33-year-old, believing he has a big target.
"One thing he does have on his mind is the World Cup in 2026 - he wants to continue playing football, but all the juice is out of his body and he has become very injury prone, he said.
"He will pick a league [to play in] where there is less pressure and games where he might stay fit for the World Cup."
Listen to the full episode here
