Chante Hohip22 May 2025 | 14:09

Kevin De Bruyne bids emotional farewell to Man City

Several fans and even coach Pep Guardiola shed a few tears...

Kevin De Bruyne bids emotional farewell to Man City

Kevin De Bruyne (17) of Manchester City during the English championship Premier League football match between Manchester City and Crystal Palace on 12 April 2025 at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England. Picture: DPPI via AFP

Manchester City edged closer to that Champions League spot as they thrashed Bournemouth 3–1 on Tuesday 20 May. 

It was also an emotional night at the Etihad for many, as the club bid farewell to legend Kevin De Bruyne on his final home appearance for the club.

Several fans, and even coach Pep Guardiola, shed a few tears.

De Bruyne has won 16 major trophies with Manchester City in his decade-long career at the club.

“Without doubt, he has been one of the most exceptional players I have ever seen in the Premier League.” 
– Ian Cheeseman, Football Correspondent 
“We have been blessed to see some great footballers at City in this current decade of enormous success, but Kevin De Bruyne has been the best.” 
– Ian Cheeseman, Football Correspondent 

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