Kevin De Bruyne, a professional midfielder, has announced he will leave Manchester City this summer, ending his 10-year stay at the Etihad Stadium.
The news was shared in a post on his social media page, X (formerly Twitter).
De Bruyne’s contract with Manchester City is set to expire at the end of the season, and he confirmed that he won’t be renewing it.
In an emotional letter to fans posted on Friday, the 33-year-old Belgian midfielder wrote: “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 this 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 all 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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