Kevin De Bruyne to Depart Manchester City This Season

Kevin De Bruyne Confirms Exit from Manchester City

​Kevin De Bruyne has announced his decision to leave Manchester City at the end of the 2024–2025 season, concluding a remarkable ten-year tenure with the club. The 33-year-old Belgian midfielder expressed deep gratitude to Manchester City, its fans, and the city of Manchester for their unwavering support throughout his career.

During his decade-long career at Manchester City, De Bruyne achieved significant milestones, including:​

• Six Premier League titles​
• Two FA Cups​
• Five Carabao Cups
• One UEFA Champions League title in the 2022–2023 season​

He also amassed 106 goals and 174 assists in 413 appearances, solidifying his status as one of the Premier League’s greatest midfielders.

Pep Guardiola, Manchester City’s manager, hailed De Bruyne as “one of the greatest” players to have ever graced the club, expressing certainty that a statue would be erected in his honor at the Etihad Stadium. ​

As De Bruyne approaches the final matches of his tenure, speculation about his next destination has intensified. While lucrative offers from the Saudi Pro League have surfaced, reports suggest he favors a move to Major League Soccer (MLS) in the United States.

The San Diego Wave, an MLS expansion team, is considered a leading contender for his signature, influenced by former Chelsea and Manchester United player Juan Mata, now part-owner of the Wave, who has previously played alongside De Bruyne.

De Bruyne’s departure marks the end of an era for Manchester City, leaving an indelible legacy that will be remembered by fans and the football community alike.