De Bruyne admitted that he felt a bit shocked when he found out about the decision. He said that he hadn't received any offer from the club throughout the year, and the news came as a surprise to him. However, he has accepted the decision and is focusing on performing well for the team until the end of the season.

De Bruyne believes that the team's struggles this season may have played a role in the club's decision not to renew his contract. He mentioned that if the team had performed better, things might have been different. However, he doesn't know what was going on behind the scenes and prefers not to speculate.

He also expressed his confidence in his abilities, saying that he feels physically and mentally good and is enjoying the rhythm of the game. De Bruyne is committed to doing his best for the team and is grateful for the opportunity to play football.

De Bruyne's meeting with the club's executives, Txiki Begiristain and Ferran Soriano, was brief. He feels that the decision was made based on the team's performance, and he doesn't want to discuss the details of their conversation.