Pep Guardiolacoach of Manchester Citybroke down to cry when Kevin de Bruyne said goodbye to Etihad After his last game as a player of the 'Citizens'.
The 33 -year -old Belgian footballer, to whom the City decided not to renew his contract, leaves Merchester after a decade (from 2015 to 2025) full of Titles (18) in which he played 421 games, scored 108 goals, won 1 Champions League and 6 Premier League.
This was the exciting farewell of Kevin de Bruyne from Manchester City that made Pep Guardiola cry
In his last game Kevin de Bruyne sent a shot to the crossbar during the 3-1 win against the Bournemouthwith which Manchester City He channeled his classification for the Champions League.
This was the exciting farewell of Kevin de Bruyne from Manchester City that made Pep Guardiola cry
When the stadium lights were turned off, Bruyne, along with his wife Michele Lacroix and his three children (Mason, Rome and Suri), jumped to the field for the last time while the fans chanted his name.
The players and City staff made him a hall of honor while heading to the central circle between fireworks and a game of lights.
“It has been very emotional”Kevin de Bruyne acknowledged.
Bruyne's Kevin's exciting farewell from Manchester City who made Pep Guardiola cry
The English press highlighted the tears of Pep Guardiola during De Bruyne's farewell, which did not hesitate to take the microphone.
“Manchester is my home. This is where these boys were born. I came here with my wife to stay for a long time. I did not expect to stay here for 10 years and do what we have done as a club. We have won everything, we have made the city and the club bigger. I wanted to play with creativity, passion and enjoy football. I hope everyone has enjoyed it. Every exciting his coach and his hobby.
Manchester City confirmed that he will build a statue in honor of De Bruyne in the Etihad
Manchester City confirmed, among a thunderous ovation of the public, which will build a statue of De Bruyne outside the Etihad Stadium and gives it a life fertilizer.
“It means that I will always be part of this club and that I will always represent a small part. When I return, I will be able to see me,” Kevin de Bruyne said about the statue that the City will dedicate to him.
Bruyne's Kevin's exciting farewell from Manchester City who made Pep Guardiola cry
“I think the best way to describe my life with my wife and my three children is that we fit perfectly. We understand the future of the club and what it means to many people,” he said.
The message of 'Kun' Agüero A de Bruyne: “You are a legend in Manchester City. And me too”
In the farewell party, videos of relatives and ex -companions such as Sergio Agüero, Vincent Kompany and Riyad Mahrez were also issued.
“Hi Kevin. Congratulations on your career, it was an honor to play with you, I wish you all the best, my friend, of course you are a legend in Manchester City. And me too. See you, brother”, was the message of the 'Kun' Agüero to the Belgian footballer.
The ceremony ended with De Bruyne and his family giving an honor of the field, being thrown by the air by his teammates before leaving the pitch with another hall of honor.
