Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne has officially announced he will leave the club at the end of the 2024/25 season when his current contract expires. The 33-year-old Belgian maestro ends an iconic 10-year spell at the Etihad, having become one of the greatest players in the club’s history.
In a heartfelt message shared on social media, De Bruyne expressed deep gratitude for the club, city, and fans who have supported him since his arrival from Wolfsburg in 2015.
“Every story comes to an end, but this has definitely been the best chapter,” he wrote. “This city. This club. These people gave me everything. I had no choice but to give everything back. And guess what – we won everything.”
De Bruyne has had a legendary run in Manchester blue. He’s won 16 trophies, including:
- Six Premier League titles
- One UEFA Champions League (2023)
- Two FA Cups
- Five EFL Cups
- Two Community Shields
Since his £55m move from Wolfsburg, the Belgian playmaker has racked up 106 goals and 117 Premier League assists in 413 appearances across all competitions. His vision and creativity were central to City’s domestic dominance under Pep Guardiola, who arrived in 2016 and transformed De Bruyne into one of the world’s most complete midfielders.
Despite his recent injury struggles—missing nearly five months of the current season with a thigh injury—De Bruyne remains a key figure when fit, although he has only started 19 games this campaign.
A Record-Setting Career at City
Kevin De Bruyne leaves behind an unmatched Premier League legacy:
- Most assists (117) in the Premier League since 2015
- 827 chances created, the highest in the league in that period
- 193 big chances created, also unmatched
- Second-most assists in Premier League history, behind only Ryan Giggs (162)
- Joint-most Player of the Season awards (2) – 2019/20 and 2021/22
- Most assists in a single season (20) – tied with Thierry Henry
- Most Playmaker Awards (3) – 2017/18, 2019/20, 2022/23
He was also part of the historic treble-winning side in 2023, capping City’s rise to the summit of European football.
Though no destination has been confirmed, De Bruyne was previously linked with a move to Saudi Arabia and hinted last summer that he was “open to everything.” His exit marks the end of an era for Manchester City, with fans and neutrals alike acknowledging his immense contribution to English football.
In his parting words, De Bruyne reflected on the city’s impact on his life beyond football.
“Manchester will forever be on our kids’ passports and more importantly, in each of our hearts. This will always be our home.”
As one of the Premier League’s finest midfielders prepares to say goodbye, the football world awaits his next chapter while City fans prepare to honour a true club legend.
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