Man City midfielder Kevin de Bruyne has announced that he will depart from the Etihad Stadium at the conclusion of the season in an emotional message.
In the past year, there have been speculations that the Belgium international might be transferring to Saudi Arabia, Major League Soccer, or another overseas league.
His choice has likely been influenced by the Citizens' displays this season, as the reigning Premier League champions sit in fifth place in the standings.
Man City has just one opportunity to win the FA Cup before the season concludes, further enhancing De Bruyne's remarkable collection of trophies in Manchester.
De Bruyne has netted 106 goals in 413 games across all competitions, with the Belgian securing six Premier League titles, two FA Cups, five League Cups, and one Champions League during his tenure at the Etihad.
On Friday, De Bruyne made a statement on social media announcing his departure from the club, noting that it was the right “time to say goodbye.”
In a heartfelt message to supporters, De Bruyne expressed: ‘Dear Manchester, Upon reading this, you likely understand where this is going. I’ll get right to the point and inform you all that these will be my last months as a player for Manchester City.
"Writing about this is not easy, yet as football players, we all understand that this day inevitably arrives." The day has arrived, and you deserve to hear it from me first.
'Football brought me to all of you – and to this place.' Pursuing this dream, unaware that this time would transform my life. This metropolis. This organization. These individuals… provided me with EVERYTHING. I had to return EVERYTHING! And you know what – we triumphed in EVERY aspect.
"Whether we want to or not, it’s time to bid farewell." Suri, Rome, Mason, Michele, and I all appreciate the significance this place holds for our family. "Manchester" will always be on our children's passports – and, more significantly, in each of our hearts.
‘This will forever be our HOME.
"We are immensely grateful to the city, club, staff, teammates, friends, and family for this amazing decade."
"All tales conclude, yet this has truly been the finest chapter."
"Let’s savor these final moments together!"
‘Lots of love, KDB.’
Man City might come to regret their choice to sell Cole Palmer to Chelsea even more now, as Gus Poyet claims he would be starting over De Bruyne at this moment.
Poyet recently mentioned: “During my observation of Cole Palmer at Manchester City, I believed he was a talented player with potential." Now he’s at Chelsea, he has evolved into a remarkable talent. In my view, he is good enough to start for any Premier League team. At this moment, he even starts for Man City in front of Kevin de Bruyne.
"When you possess a player of that caliber, you must figure out how to keep him on the field for as much time as you can – the specific position he occupies is almost irrelevant." I understand Chelsea has faced some difficulties recently with their outcomes, but he began the season on a positive note and has demonstrated to Man City what they forfeited by letting him go."
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