Manchester City’s star player, Kevin De Bruyne, has recently announced his departure from the Blues. The league star has offered himself to Real Madrid as he prepares for life after Man City. The midfielder is even willing to take a 50% cut on his salary to complete the move.
After the departure announcement, the player has received tributes from fans, teammates, rivals, and football legends. The Belgian legacy and achievements will be missed by his teammates and Manchester City’s fans.
Kevin De Bruyne, often known as one of the greatest midfielders, has achieved numerous achievements and trophies for Manchester City during his tenure. The Belgian star has nearly spent ten years with the Blues, helping the club earn the status and name it has today.
After the announcement, the Belgian star’s social media account got flooded with heartwarming messages from fans across the world.
The former player of City player, Vincent Kompany, called the midfielder “the most complete midfielder of our era.” Also, Real Madrid’s legendary midfield player Toni Kroos praised De Bruyne by stating, “vision and consistency at the highest level.”
Kevin De Bruyne’s teammate, Erling Haaland, and Phil Foden posted heartwarming pictures with the Belgian midfielder. The Norwegian called his teammate “an assist king and a true leader.” While Foden stated, “Kev made everyone around him better – it was an honor to play with him.”
One of the former Premier League players, Cesc Fabregas, praised De Bruyne by stating, “Few players could control a game like De Bruyne. A genius with the ball and a nightmare to defend against.”
A Defining Era Comes to a Close with Kevin De Bruyne Exit
Kevin De Bruyne has not yet revealed anything about his future. The Belgian star has still not revealed his next club despite all the rumors.
De Bruyne joined the Blues from Wolfsburg in 2015, and since then, he has played a key role in City’s success. De Bruyne helped City to win various Premier League titles, domestic titles, and even a UCL title with his creativity, passing, vision, and football IQ.
Pep Guardiola also gave a message on De Bruyne’s departure by stating, “Kevin changed the way we play. He’s not just a great player – he’s a symbol of everything we’ve built here.”
