Kevin De Bruyne announces he’ll leave Manchester City at end of season

Legendary midfielder, Kevin De Bruyne has announced that he will leave Manchester City this summer to end his decade-long stay at the Etihad.

De Bruyne’s contract is due to expire at the end of the season, and the Belgian midfielder has confirmed he will not be signing a new deal. 

In an emotional letter to fans on Friday, De Bruyne, 33, wrote: ‘Dear Manchester, 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.

‘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.’ 

De Bruyne has established himself as one of City’s greatest ever players since arriving from Wolfsburg for £52m in 2015.

Over the past 10 years he has played a starring role in City’s dominance, winning six Premier League titles, five Carabao Cups, two FA Cups, and, of course, the Champions League to complete the Treble in 2023. 

In 413 appearances for City across all competitions, De Bruyne has scored 106 goals and registered 174 assists.