Kevin De Bruyne will LEAVE Manchester City at end of the season as club legend announces exit after 10 years

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Dimitris Kouimtsidis

By Dimitris Kouimtsidis


Published: 04/04/2025

- 12:15

Updated: 04/04/2025

- 12:59

The Belgian star has won every trophy with the Cityzens since moving to the club in 2015

Kevin De Bruyne has confirmed that he will leave Manchester City at the end of the season.

The Belgian joined the Cityzens from German club Wolfsburg in 2015 for a then-club record fee of £55million.


During his decade-long career in Manchester, the 33-year-old has won 16 trophies, including six Premier League titles, as well as one Champions League trophy.

De Bruyne has struggled for regular game time this season, compared to previous campaigns.

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Kevin De Bruyne has confirmed that he will leave Manchester City at the end of the season

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Announcing his departure, the City legend said: "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.

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Kevin De Bruyne has struggled for regular game time at Man City this season

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"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.

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Kevin De Bruyne has won six Premier League titles during his spell at Man City

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"Let's enjoy these last moments together!

"Much love, KDB."

City fans have reacted emotionally to the news, with many saddened at the end of an era.

"The greatest of all time. Thank you for everything," said one user.

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A second wrote: "Thank you for everything, King KDB!"

Another stated: "Forever thankful for everything, Kevin."

A fourth paid tribute by saying: "One of the Premier League greats. Wish you nothing but the best."

And a fifth said: "One of a kind, we will miss you."

De Bruyne joined City back in January 2015, having rebuilt his career in Germany following a difficult stint at Chelsea.

He has proceeded to win six Premier League titles at the Etihad Stadium, in addition to two FA Cups.

De Bruyne's best memory will undoubtedly be winning the Champions League, with City claiming the famous trophy for the first time in 2023.

He will leave as a Premier League legend and currently has 106 goals for City from 413 appearances for the club.