Kevin De Bruyne Bids Farewell to Manchester City: A Golden Era Ends
MANCHESTER, England — One of the Premier League’s most iconic careers is coming to an end. Kevin De Bruyne, Manchester City’s midfield maestro, has officially announced his departure from the club after a decade of unmatched success.
In an emotional message shared on social media, the 33-year-old Belgian wrote, “Whether we like it or not, it’s time to say goodbye. Every story comes to an end, but this has definitely been the best chapter.”
De Bruyne joined City from Wolfsburg in 2015 for €55 million, becoming the club’s record signing at the time. Over 10 seasons, he played 413 matches, scored 106 goals, and provided 118 Premier League assists — second only to Ryan Giggs. His vision, creativity, and relentless drive helped City secure 16 major trophies, including six Premier League titles and their first-ever Champions League triumph.
“This city. This club. These people… gave me EVERYTHING. I had no choice but to give EVERYTHING back! And guess what – we won EVERYTHING,” he reflected in his farewell post.
City manager Pep Guardiola expressed deep admiration for De Bruyne’s contribution. “It’s a sad day. He’s one of the greatest midfielders in Premier League history. Our success in the last decade would be impossible without him,” Guardiola said. The manager hinted that a statue of De Bruyne at the Etihad Stadium is highly likely, joining legends like Vincent Kompany, Sergio Agüero, and David Silva.
Despite recent injury struggles limiting his playing time, De Bruyne’s legacy remains untarnished. He has yet to confirm whether he will participate in the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup in the U.S. this June. Guardiola stated, “He has to decide. Hopefully, he can continue to play football elsewhere, depending on risk and contract situations.”
With no contract extension offered, De Bruyne’s next move is still unknown, though last year he hinted at a possible interest in a move to Saudi Arabia. For now, Manchester City fans prepare to say goodbye to a legend whose brilliance redefined their club’s history.