Football World Reacts To Kevin De Bruyne’s Manchester City Exit Announcement
- Kevin De Bruyne will depart Manchester City at the end of the season after 10 years at the Premier League club
- The Belgian has struggled with injuries in the last few seasons and will go down as one of the greats in the English top-flight
- Footballers, including his former teammates, and fans have honoured the former Wolfsburg midfielder
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Kevin De Bruyne has announced that he will leave Manchester City at the end of the season and fans and players have paid their tributes.
Kevin De Bruyne announces Manchester City exit
Kevin De Bruyne has announced that he will leave Manchester City when the 2024/25 season concludes. The 33-year-old has shown signs of decline, exacerbated by injuries.
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The Belgian won 16 trophies at the club, including six Premier League and the 2023 Champions League.
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He joined the club in 2015 from Wolfsburg and went on to become one of the greatest midfielders in history.
He registered 106 goals and 174 assists in 413 appearances for the defending Premier League champions.
"Every story comes to an end, but this has definitely been the best chapter," De Bruyne wrote on social media. "Football led me to all of you - and to this city. Chasing my dream, not knowing this period would change my life. This city. This club.
"These people gave me everything. I had no choice but to give everything back. And guess what - we won everything..."Whether we like it or not, it's time to say goodbye. "
He led in assists in 2017/18, 2019/20 and 2022/23.
He has started 19 matches this season and his performances regressed.
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What did Pep Guardiola say about Kevin De Bruyne?
De Bruyne was one of the foundations of Guardiola's team when he joined the club in 2016. Guardiola formed a devastating team with the Belgian alongside David Silva and Sergio Aguero.
"A sad day but a happy day for the fact that I had the pleasure personally to live this time with him," Guardiola said via BBC Sport.
"He's one of the greatest in this country. Always I have to be careful for the respect for the players that have played incredible roles, but there's no doubt he's one of the greatest for sure."
What did footballers and fans said about De Bruyne
@ToniKroos:
"Special player. Congrats!"
@SamLee:
"Possibly the best player of the Premier League era, in the argument for another statue outside the Etihad, but this is also the right decision for both parties."
@InvertTheWing:
"Greatest Premier League player of all time."
@joethomlinson:
"Top 3 midfielder in the history of the Premier League. Strong argument for the no1 slot."
@ArminCFC_:
"End of an era, one the Premier League’s best ever 🙏💙"
Riyad Mahrez, Aymeric Laporte, and Neymar also sent their best wishes.
De Bruyne ranked second
TUKO.co.ke earlier reported that former Manchester United goalkeeper Ben Foster named his top Premier League midfielders.
Foster picked Paul Scholes in the no.1 spot and put De Bruyne second, but sparked angry reactions.
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