Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium will bid farewell to Kevin de Bruyne on Tuesday after a decade with the team. The Belgian midfielder has just one more game left before his City chapter closes. He won’t be part of the club’s FIFA Club World Cup campaign.
A Unique Talent
Pep Guardiola praises De Bruyne’s passing skills, saying it will be tough to find another player like him. Guardiola ranks De Bruyne among the top three players of all time, alongside Lionel Messi. “Messi is the best I’ve seen,” he says. “He does it all near the goal area.” Guardiola puts De Bruyne second, citing his stats, goals, assists, and talent.
De Bruyne’s achievements include 16 trophies since joining from Wolfsburg in 2015. These include six Premier League titles and the 2023 Champions League. His final game for City will be against Fulham on Sunday.
Legacy
Guardiola calls De Bruyne a “special player” who has been one of the best in City’s history. De Bruyne’s unique talent has made him a key player for the team. His departure will mark the end of an era for Manchester City.