The end of an era: De Bruyne leaves Manchester City!

The end of an era: De Bruyne leaves Manchester City!

Wolfsburg, Deutschland - Kevin de Bruyne, the memorable playmaker of Manchester City, announced his farewell from the club at the end of the 2024/25 season. This represents a profound change in the history of the association, which has developed into a top European force since its change from Wolfsburg in 2015 under the aegis of coach Pep Guardiola. De Bruyne is now one of the best players in the history of the Premier League and has scored 106 goals in over 400 games and gave 176 templates, which ensures a permanent place in the football Olympus. According to remszeitung Club.

The change from de Bruyne to Manchester City was a milestone. The club committed him for a record-breaking sum of 75 million euros at that time, while one of the most outstanding players shone in a 4-1 win against VfL Wolfsburg. This performance catapulted Wolfsburg, where he became the best scorer in the Bundesliga, and provided the foundation for City's ambitions to become a European power. Under Guardiola, de Bruyne transformed Manchester City's game with his unpredictable style and his ability to improve players.

career highlights and challenges

In his years at Manchester City, de Bruyne has an unprecedented track record. He won six Premier League titles, five League Cups, two FA Cups and played a key role in winning the UEFA Champions League 2023, the first trio of an English club since 1999, Sporting News . He also ranks second behind Ryan Giggs with 118 templates in the Premier League.

Nevertheless, his career was overshadowed by injuries. After a severe thigh injury in the Champions League final 2023, he was forced to be operated on in August 2023. This problem of injury also affected its predecessors and legends of the club, such as Colin Bell, who played in the 1960s and 1970s. Bell's time at Manchester City also ended with challenges after the club returned at the best times that were initiated by the takeover of the Abu Dhabi United Group 2008.

de Bruynes legacy

The discussion about the best player in Manchester City's history now includes de Bruyne, whose unique playing and skills stand out from the typical Guardiola players. He has proven itself primarily in the crucial moments and was significantly involved in leading City to top performance, including in the record season 2017/18, which ended with 100 points.

his upcoming last game against Manchester United is eagerly awaited. In the past, De Bruyne has scored ten goals and just as many templates in the derby. As the Yahoo Sports , the already noticeable melancholy among the fans is unknowable prepare.