Kevin De Bruyne has confirmed that these are his “final months” with the Premier League winners by announcing his departure from Manchester City. It marks the end of an era for the Belgian star at City and is a significant statement.
Pep Guardiola has hailed Kevin De Bruyne as “one of the greatest midfielders to ever play in this country.” It’s a huge compliment from the Manchester City manager, recognizing De Bruyne’s exceptional contributions to the team over the years.
Kevin De Bruyne could have spent much of his career at Chelsea after joining from Belgian side Genk in 2012, but things didn’t go as planned. Frustrated by limited opportunities, with just two league starts, he moved to Wolfsburg in 2014.
That move turned out to be a game-changer, as he revived his career in Germany, impressing enough to convince Manchester City to make him their record signing. The rest, as they say, is history.
Kevin De Bruyne’s contribution to Manchester City
Following his historic £55 million transfer from VfL Wolfsburg in 2015, Kevin De Bruyne’s ten-year stay at Manchester City has been crucial to the team’s ascent to prominence.
He made more than 400 appearances throughout his tenure at the club and scored 106 goals in all competitions, 70 of which were in the Premier League. He finished second on the all-time assist list behind Ryan Giggs with an outstanding 174 assists, including 118 in the Premier League.
16 major trophies, including six Premier League crowns, two FA Cups, five League Cups, and the team’s first-ever UEFA Champions League victory in the 2022–2023 season, were won thanks in large part to De Bruyne’s influence.
One of the best midfielders in the Premier League, De Bruyne is well-known for his vision, accurate passes, and reliable performances. A memorable chapter in Manchester City’s history comes to an end with his departure at the end of the 2024–2025 campaign.
De Bruyne’s Future: Saudi Arabia, MLS and European Options
Kevin De Bruyne’s representatives have talked with Saudi Pro League clubs, establishing communication in that direction. San Diego FC, Major League Soccer’s expansion club, previously held his discovery rights, but they have revoked them and have no intention of pursuing the signing.
De Bruyne has already stated that he is confident in his ability to compete at the highest level, even though a move to a less challenging European league is still a possibility.
He stated in June 2024 that he was open to moving to Saudi Arabia, but with three small children, it’s unclear if that would be the best course of action for his family at this time.
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