“It’s either extend or leave” – Manchester City target drops update on club future

“It’s either extend or leave” – Manchester City target drops update on club future FC Twente Ruud Nijstad has made his call for the upcoming summer The Dutch defender is a point of interest for multiple European clubs The 18-year-old opened up on his future club plans in a new interview Manchester City-linked defender Ruud Nijstad will have to decide his future at the end of the season following a recent interview. Nijstad has attracted interest from multiple clubs in Europe, with four English clubs currently monitoring the teenage defender. Barcelona attempted to sign Nijstad in January but failed as the player recently opened up about his focus and loyalty to FC Twente , where his future is a matter of interest as he approaches the final year of his contract.

From Germany: Manchester City make direct contact with Hertha Berlin prodigy’s camp Ruud Nijstad opens up on European interest Apart from Manchester City , Chelsea , Tottenham and Brighton are also in the race for Almelo-born defender, as reported by ESPN NL and relayed by Sport Witness . Chelsea have shown serious interest in the player, with manager Liam Rosenior already planning the defender’s development should he make the switch to Stamford Bridge. When asked by ESPN NL about the continental interest in a recent interview, Nijstad’s stance was clear.

“It’s either extend or leave, I think,” Nijstad said. The Dutchman’s current focus is on the season and he’ll decide where his future lies at the end of the campaign. “But we’ll just have to wait and see,” he added.

“I do have some idea, but as things stand now, I am an FC Twente player. I can shut myself off from that pretty well and leave it to my parents and management. I focus on the football.