All good things have to come to an end, and sadly, Kevin De Bruyne’s career at Manchester City is coming to a close.
Indeed, Kevin De Bruyne has announced on social media that he will be leaving Manchester City at the end of the season.
De Bruyne is arguably City’s greatest ever player, and, as you can imagine, the fanbase has been rocked by this announcement.
De Bruyne hasn’t had the best season, granted, but there was always this hope that the Belgian would bounce back and turn things around and get back to his best.
However, De Bruyne is now set to leave, and fans online have made it very clear how they feel about this news.
Manchester City fans react to Kevin De Bruyne departure news
There was almost a feeling of mourning across the City fanbase as De Bruyne announced that he will be leaving City.
After a decade in Manchester, fans have grown to love De Bruyne, and some can’t quite get their heads around the idea of the Belgian leaving City.
Of course, De Bruyne leaves City with an incredible legacy, something that fans have been quick to acknowledge.
“I’m crying so much he is the greatest premier league player of all time,” One fan wrote.
Meanwhile, another supporter, said that they need some comforting after seeing this news.
“I can’t take this. I was having a bad day and this has increased it. I’m so sad and need a hug,” The fan posted.
The overriding emotion across the fanbase though was that of gratitude, with many supporters thanking De Bruyne for his tenure.
Ultimately, De Bruyne leaves City with some incredible memories, with one fan noting that they will never forget the midfielder’s impact.
“Thank you Kev, all memories are good ones. I’m just hurt to know you are leaving,” They wrote.
Kevin De Bruyne’s Manchester City legacy
De Bruyne leaves City as an all-time club legend.
The Belgian won all there is to win for City, and his trophy haul and legacy is nothing short of being incredible.
| Kevin De Bruyne’s Man City legacy | |
| Games | 403 |
| Goals | 106 |
| Assists | 174 |
| League titles | 6 |
| Cup wins | 5 |
| Champions League wins | 7 |
| Club World Cup wins | 1 |
De Bruyne leaves City as the club’s most decorated player in history, and surely one day he’ll join Sergio Aguero, David Silva and Vincent Kompany in having a statue outside of the stadium.
What’s next for De Bruyne? At the age of just 33, retirement isn’t on the horizon just yet, but he may well move to a less-competitive league.
A move to MLS could be on the cards as San Diego FC have looked at signing De Bruyne lately.
Regardless of where he ends up, De Bruyne will be leaving City as a club legend and with the best wishes of every single fan.
