After a decade of excellence, Manchester Metropolis captain Kevin De Bruyne says goodbye to followers at closing dwelling match.
Tears streamed down Manchester Metropolis supervisor Pep Guardiola’s face throughout an emotional farewell to his captain Kevin De Bruyne, who closed the curtains on an illustrious 10-year profession on the Etihad Stadium.
Metropolis had simply crushed Bournemouth 3-1 on Tuesday in an important penultimate Premier League sport that noticed them climb to 3rd within the desk, however the night time was all about De Bruyne, whose sport was his final on the Etihad in a sky-blue Metropolis shirt.
A post-game video tribute featured former Metropolis teammates together with Sergio Aguero, Raheem Sterling, Riyad Mahrez, Fernandinho, Vincent Kompany, Joe Hart and Leroy Sane.
“Congratulations on your profession, it was an honour to play with you, I want you all the very best my pal, in fact you’re a legend at Manchester Metropolis. And me too. See you bro,” Aguero mentioned.
“Everybody was there, it was so, so good,” Guardiola mentioned. “Ten years is loads of video games, loads of titles, loads of moments. In the present day summarised just a little bit how a lot love was there.”
De Bruyne introduced final month he would depart the membership when his contract expires on the finish of the season, but additionally mentioned he was stunned they didn’t supply him a brand new deal.
“It’s a tragic day. He might be missed,” Guardiola mentioned. “On the opposite aspect, I believe it was a stunning day for him to make once more a contribution to attain that victory that’s of large significance.”
The Belgian, who received 16 trophies in his 10 seasons at Metropolis, additionally matched a Premier League file for possibilities created, topping the standings alongside former Arsenal and Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas on 846, in accordance with Opta Sports activities.
Requested if he’s irreplaceable, Guardiola mentioned: “There are gamers who’re irreplaceable, in fact, so troublesome to do. It’s not about how a lot they supply in targets or assists or unimaginable steals. (It’s) the connection, the way in which you play, and yr by yr, present for this membership that the individuals love.”
The membership introduced after Tuesday’s sport that they might erect a statue of De Bruyne exterior the Etihad.
“It means I’ll all the time be a part of this membership,” the 33-year-old instructed the stadium stuffed with supporters who stayed to look at the post-game tributes. “I’ll all the time symbolize a small piece of that.
“I believe after 10 years it was about time anyone let me discuss a bit and it’s time to say goodbye. I might be again however we love you and see you quickly.”
