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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.
Nothing about this is easy to write, but as football players, we all know this day eventually comes. That day is here — and you deserve to hear it from me first.
Football led me to all of you — and to this city. Chasing my dream, not knowing this period would change my life. This city. This club. These people… gave me EVERYTHING. I had no choice but to give EVERYTHING back! And guess what — we won EVERYTHING.
Whether we like it or not, it’s time to say goodbye. Suri, Rome, Mason, Michele, and I are beyond grateful for what this place has meant to our family. “Manchester” will forever be on our kids’ passports — and more importantly, in each of our hearts.
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
In 10 years at the club, the Belgium international helped City win 16 trophies — six Premier League titles, five Carabao Cups, two FA Cups, two Community Shields and a Champions League. Following the 2019-20 and 2021-22 seasons, De Bruyne was named Premier League Player of the Season.
The 33-year-old has made 413 appearances for the club thus far, scoring 106 goals and notching 174 assists. His 118 assists in the Premier League rank second all-time — trailing Ryan Giggs (162). Since joining City in 2015, the legendary midfielder has created nearly 300 more chances than any other Premier League player. KDB’s 826 chances (and counting) trump Christian Eriksen’s mark of 532.
