Man City news: Kevin de Bruyne confirms Cityzens exit after 10 years at the Etihad
Kevin de Bruyne has announced that he will leave Manchester City when his contract expires at the end of the season.
The Belgian playmaker joined the club in 2015, becoming a six-time Premier League winner in over 10 seasons.
Additionally, De Bruyne won the League Cup five times, secured two FA Cups, and achieved success in the Champions League in 2023.
Kevin de Bruyne announces departure
However, the 33-year-old announced his departure via social media in an emotional farewell.
A post on X read: “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.
De Bruyne went on to say that he and his family will forever consider Manchester to be their “home” before ending his statement with a rallying cry to end his final season with the club on a high.
“Every story comes to an end, but this has definitely been the best chapter,” he added.
“Let's enjoy these last moments together!
Pep Guardiola’s side currently resides in fifth place in the Premier League, with an FA Cup semi-final on the horizon.
Man City finished as runners-up in the competition last year to their local rivals, Manchester United.
De Bruyne and his teammates must navigate high-flying Nottingham Forest if they wish to conclude the season, and the midfielder’s City career, with silverware.
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