Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola was visibly emotional and brought to tears as Kevin De Bruyne officially said goodbye to the Etihad Stadium crowd in what was his final appearance before the club’s supporters.
After a decade of loyalty and brilliance, Manchester City has opted not to extend De Bruyne’s contract, which is set to expire at the end of the summer. The decision means the 33-year-old midfield maestro will leave as a free agent after ten historic years, where he contributed to six Premier League titles and one UEFA Champions League victory.
During City’s 3-1 triumph over Bournemouth on Tuesday night, De Bruyne missed a goal-scoring opportunity but helped his team rise to third in the Premier League standings.
As the lights dimmed inside the Etihad Stadium, Kevin De Bruyne, joined by his wife Michele Lacroix and their three children – Mason, Rome, and Suri – walked onto the pitch for one final farewell. The fans echoed chants of his name in tribute.
In a moving send-off, Manchester City players and staff honored De Bruyne with a guard of honour. He made his way to the center of the pitch, surrounded by fireworks and ambient lights. When asked about the experience, the Belgian international responded simply: “Very emotional.”
At that poignant moment, Pep Guardiola was seen wiping away tears as De Bruyne paused to reflect, clearly touched by the atmosphere and the end of an era.
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