Jack Grealish Pays Emotional Tribute as Kevin De Bruyne Confirms Man City Exit
Kevin De Bruyne has announced he will leave Manchester City at the end of the season, marking the end of a legendary decade at the club. In a heartfelt Instagram post, the Belgian midfielder shared his farewell message with fans, confirming the decision to depart once his contract expires.
“Dear Manchester… these will be my final months as a Manchester City player,” De Bruyne wrote. “Nothing about this is easy to say, but as footballers, we all know this day comes eventually. This city, this club, these people – you gave me everything, and I gave everything back. And guess what – we won everything.
“Manchester will always be our home. We’re forever grateful. Let’s enjoy these final moments together.”
The announcement quickly went viral, garnering over 4.4 million likes and 136,000 comments on Instagram.
Among those paying tribute was teammate Jack Grealish, who posted to his Instagram Story:
“One of the reasons I joined Man City was to play alongside you, brother! The BEST I’ve ever had the pleasure to play with. Legend!”
De Bruyne’s emotional message also drew reactions from across the football world. Erling Haaland replied with a crying face and two blue heart emojis, while former Chelsea captain John Terry simply wrote: “LEGEND 💙.”
De Bruyne leaves behind a remarkable legacy at Manchester City, having been a pivotal figure in their most successful era, including winning the Premier League, FA Cup, Champions League, and more.
With De Bruyne set to move on, Manchester City now face the challenge of preparing for life without one of their greatest ever players.
