Manchester City midfielder, Kevin De Bruyne, has been voted the PFA Players' Player of the year for the 2019/2020 season. He becomes the first City player to win the prize since it started in 1974.
Manchester United goalkeeper, David de Gea has insisted that teammate, Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the greatest players in history because of his dedication to the game and fitness.
But De Bruyne believes the Senegalese international deserves the award because he has been a complete package for Jurgen Klopp's side this term. Asked on BT Sport who should win the award, De Bruyne said: "I would say, Mane.
Asked how he feels to have De Jong, who won the 2018/19 UEFA Best Midfielder award, as a teammate in Barcelona, Messi was quoted by UEFA as telling reporters: "It's amazing having De Jong in our team.
Sane, another City team-mate David Silva, De Bruyne, Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea and Tottenham striker Harry Kane were the other five nominees for the main prize.
United are willing to make De Jong their highest paid player by matching his current £450,000-a-week salary. They are also willing to pay off the £17million that Barcelona owe De Jong in deferred wages, according to Sport.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has already confirmed that De Bruyne will be out of action for three to four months due to a recurring hamstring injury.