Kevin De Bruyne has confirmed that he will leave Manchester City at the end of the season after a decade with the club.
De Bruyne, 33, enjoyed a glittering 10-season spell under Pep Guardiola, becoming the focal part of a team that embarked on an era of Premier League dominance.
The Belgian has won 16 trophies since joining from Wolfsburg in 2015, including six league titles as well as a famous club-first Champions League triumph in 2023.
He has made 413 appearances for the Citizens during a glory-laden tenure, scoring 106 goals and notching 174 assists, establishing himself as one of the greatest midfielders the Premier League has ever seen.
However, the Belgian has seen his minutes limited this season after being hampered by injuries in recent campaigns, and has now announced in an emotional statement that he will leave the Etihad when his contract expires in the summer.
Taking to Instagram, De Bruyne wrote: “Seeing this, you probably realise where this is heading. So I’ll get straight to it and let you all know that these will be my final months as a Manchester City player.
“Nothing about this is easy to write, but as football players, we all know this day eventually comes. That day is here – and you deserve to hear it from me first.
“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. Suri, Rome, Mason, Michele, 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. We cannot thank the city, club, staff, teammates, friends, and family enough for this 10-year ride. Every story comes to an end, but this has definitely been the best chapter. Let’s enjoy these last moments together!
“Much love, KDB.”
