Kevin De Bruyne is part of Jose Mourinho's plans for Chelsea next season and will not make a move to Bayer Leverkusen, according to the German club's general manager.
The young Belgian spent last season on loan in the Bundesliga with Werder Bremen and had been expected to return to Germany as part of a deal to take Andre Schurrle to Stamford Bridge.
But Michael Reschke, the Leverkusen general manager, has indicated Mourinho wants the 21-year-old in his squad at Stamford Bridge.
"At a meeting on Wednesday in Leipzig, Chelsea and Jose Mourinho made it clear that Kevin returns to Chelsea," said Reschke, according to Bild.
"It was not possible to connect it with the Andre Schurrle transfer."
Chelsea, meanwhile, are understood to still be hopeful of signing Germany international Schurrle, though sporting director Rudi Voller denies a transfer has been agreed.
