Premier League legend Cesc Fabregas believes that Kevin de Bruyne is a new signing for Manchester City.

The Belgian attacking midfielder is back in action after missing most of this season so far with a hamstring problem.

De Bruyne came off the bench to score and get an assist in a 3-2 win over Newcastle United in the Premier League last weekend.

Ex-Chelsea and Arsenal star Fabregas stated to Radio 5 Live: "Kevin now at the moment is like a little boy with new boots, with a new kit when your parents used to give it to you. He's excited, he's alive, he played for 20 minutes, he comes with a lot of hunger.

"Now, how is he going to get on when he starts playing 90 minutes and 90 minutes and 90 minutes. This is the only thing that they have to manage. They are very lucky that they are in a squad that there is no pressure.

"They've done really well without him this season, they are in a top position in every single competition they are in. So I think they will manage them slowly, especially Kevin and he'll be back.

"I know him, the way he plays, that physicality, that stride when he has the ball and he starts running. But also he's one of these players who can adapt in the future. When he starts losing his physicality and speed, he will be able to play in midfield I have no doubt."