Kevin De Bruyne announces departure from Manchester City

Manchester City midfielder, Kevin De Bruyne, has confirmed that he will leave the club at the end of the current season. This announcement marks the end of a decade-long spell at the club, during which he won every major trophy available.

In an open letter to fans via his social media on Friday, De Bruyne expressed his gratitude to the city and its people for transforming his life. “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!”

De Bruyne reflected on his successful tenure at Manchester City, stating, “And guess what—we won EVERYTHING.” He also thanked the club, its staff, teammates, and supporters for what he called “the best chapter” of his career.

The 33-year-old midfielder, who joined City from Wolfsburg in 2015, expressed deep appreciation for the city that became home to him and his family. “Suri, Rome, Mason, Michèle, and I are beyond grateful for what this place has meant to our family. ‘Manchester’ will forever be on our kids’ passports—and more importantly, in each of our hearts. This will always be our HOME,” he added.

De Bruyne concluded his message by urging fans to enjoy the final moments of his Manchester City journey with him, writing, “Let’s enjoy these last moments together!” The midfielder wears the number 17 shirt and remains a key figure in City’s campaign as they continue to chase more silverware before his departure.

De Bruyne’s announcement has sparked reactions from fans and fellow players, who have praised his contributions to the club’s success.

The De Bruyne career file

Kevin De Bruyne’s career file is impressive, to say the least.

Born on June 28, 1991, in Drongen, Belgium, he began his professional senior career at Genk, where he was a regular player when they won the 2010-11 Belgian Pro League.

De Bruyne’s journey took him to Chelsea in 2012, but he was loaned to Werder Bremen, where he showcased his skills, scoring 10 goals in 33 appearances.

In 2014, he joined Wolfsburg for £18 million, establishing himself as one of the best players in the Bundesliga.

His outstanding performance caught the attention of Manchester City, who signed him in 2015 for a then-club record £54 million.

Since then, De Bruyne has been instrumental in City’s success, winning numerous titles, including the UEFA Champions League, six Premier League titles, five League Cups, and two FA Cups.

Throughout his career, De Bruyne has received numerous individual accolades, including:

– Premier League Playmaker of the Season: Three times (2017-18, 2019-20, and 2020-21)
– PFA Players’ Player of the Year: Twice (2019-20 and 2020-21)
– Manchester City Player of the Year: Four times (2015-16, 2017-18, 2019-20, and 2020-21)
– UEFA Champions League Midfielder of the Season: Once (2019-20)

De Bruyne has also represented Belgium at the international level, earning over 100 caps and scoring 30 goals.

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