Bues boss says departing star could return to Stamford Bridge in future.
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has hinted that Kevin De Bruyne could return to Stamford Bridge in the future.
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De Bruyne, 22, is on the verge of completing a permanent transfer to Bundesliga outfit Wolfsburg after making just six appearances for Chelsea since a £7m move from Genk in summer 2012.
The Belgium international, who has started just two league games for the Blues this term, is desperate for more first team football ahead of next summer’s World Cup.
After reportedly being left unimpressed with De Bruyne’s efforts in a Capital One Cup match against Swindon Town in September, Mourinho has been nothing but complimentary about the youngster and even hinted thats De Bruyne could return to Chelsea in the future.
“De Bruyne is a fantastic player with great potential,” Mourinho is quoted as saying by Belgian newspaper DH.
“There is a chance he returns,” added the Portuguese cryptically.
Mourinho’s comments will lead to speculation that Chelsea have demanded a buy-back option be inserted in De Bruyne’s contract at Wolfsburg,
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