Kevin De Bruyne is a man in the spotlight after the Manchester City legend confirmed he would be leaving the club at the end of the season.
The 33-year-old, who has been lighting up the Etihad Stadium since arriving from Wolfsburg, announced his imminent departure earlier on Friday.
De Bruyne took to social media to reflect on his time at City and how much it has meant to him.
He 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.
Kevin De Bruyne is a man in the spotlight after the Manchester City legend confirmed he would be leaving the club at the end of the season
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"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.
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"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!"
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Kevin De Bruyne has sparkled for Man City ever since joining from Wolfsburg back in 2015
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De Bruyne has become one of the poster boys for the Premier League during his decade-long stint in Manchester.
And after pocketing millions over the years, the veteran will jump ship with a net worth of around £55million.
De Bruyne, when he first joined City in 2015, had a point to prove.
He had previously failed to light up the Premier League with Chelsea, with Jose Mourinho infamously cutting him loose.
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De Bruyne has become a modern day great, however, with the 33-year-old netting 70 goals and clocking up 118 assists from 280 matches.
Pep Guardiola, who has helped the Belgium international shine, has paid tribute to his outgoing star.
"He is one of the greatest Premier League players ever and at this club, there is no doubt about that," he said.
"You always have to be careful when you say greatest out of respect for the players that have played in the last 20/30 years at this club but there is no doubt he is one of the greatest for sure.
Kevin De Bruyne has been hailed by Pep Guardiola after the Man City legend confirmed he would be leaving the Etihad at the end of the season
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"His consistency in important games and every three games being there all the time, there is no doubt."
On whether it's the right time for De Bruyne to be going, the former Barcelona and Bayern Munich boss added: "It is more important that he feels good right now.
"Now he feels finally, after surgery on his hamstring, he feels step-by-step ready.
"His decision is made and for all of us, we wish to him, Michele, the kids and his mum and dad absolutely the best."
