Kevin De Bruyne confirms Manchester City departure in surprise emotional message.
Kevin De Bruyne Confirms Manchester City Departure with Emotional Message
Kevin De Bruyne has officially confirmed he will leave Manchester City at the end of the season, bringing a remarkable decade at the club to a close.
With his contract expiring this summer, the City captain has been strongly linked with a move to Major League Soccer or Saudi Arabia. On Friday morning, the Belgian playmaker shared an emotional message on X, announcing his decision to part ways with the club.
In a heartfelt letter to City fans, De Bruyne wrote: “Dear Manchester, You probably already sense what I’m about to say. So I’ll get straight to the point—these will be my final months as a Manchester City player.
It’s incredibly difficult to write this, but as players, we all know this day comes eventually. And now it’s my turn.
Football brought me here—not knowing how much it would change my life. This city, this club, and its people gave me everything. So I gave everything back. And together, we achieved it all.
As hard as it is, it’s time to say goodbye. My family—Suri, Rome, Mason, Michèle, and I—are endlessly thankful for everything this city has meant to us. ‘Manchester’ is stamped on our kids’ passports, and even more importantly, on our hearts. This will always be home.
Thank you to everyone: the city, the club, staff, teammates, friends, and supporters for an unforgettable 10 years. All stories must end, and this has truly been the greatest chapter of mine.
Let’s make the most of these last moments together. Much love, KDB.”**
De Bruyne, who joined City from Wolfsburg in 2015 for £54 million, has since become one of the Premier League’s most iconic figures. During his time at the Etihad, he’s collected six Premier League titles, five League Cups, two FA Cups, and a Champions League trophy.
He also claimed the PFA Player of the Year award twice (2020, 2021) and was named Playmaker of the Season three times. Once doubted after a brief and underwhelming stint at Chelsea, De Bruyne rebounded in spectacular fashion—contributing to 280 goals across his City career and lifting 16 major trophies.
What’s next for De Bruyne? Reports suggest De Bruyne is in discussions with new MLS club San Diego, and bookmakers Bet365 currently list him at 10/11 to make the move to the United States. However, Saudi Arabia is also a serious option—with second-tier club Neom SC reportedly showing interest. His odds for a Saudi move stand at 11/8.
A return to boyhood club Genk is considered an outside possibility, priced at 20/1. A few surprise destinations also remain in the mix as the Belgian star prepares for the next chapter of his legendary career.
