De Bruyne to leave Man City at end of the season

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Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne has announced he will leave the club at the end of this season following 10 trophy-laden years at the Etihad Stadium.

De Bruyne, a six-time Premier League champion with Man City, announced his decision in an emotional statement on social media on Friday.

The Belgian has made 280 Premier League appearances for Pep Guardiola's side, scoring 70 goals and providing 118 assists in the competition, the latter total being second only to Ryan Giggs' all-time record of 162.

In his statement De Bruyne said: "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, Michèle, 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."

Apart from his six Premier League titles, the 33-year-old was crowned Premier League Player of the Season twice, in 2019/20 and 2021/22, and also won the Playmaker award for the most assists in a season three times, in 2017/18, 2019/20 and 2022/23.

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