Man City news: Midfield maestro Kevin De Bruyne to leave Etihad this summer
Manchester City playmaker Kevin De Bruyne has revealed that he is bringing the curtain down on his trophy-laden spell at the Etihad Stadium this summer.
The 33-year-old has won six Premier League titles, two FA Cups, five Carabao Cups, and the Champions League since arriving from Wolfsburg for a fee of £54.5m back in 2015.
De Bruyne played a key role in the treble-winning 2020-21 campaign and has been a firm fixture in many a Fantasy Football manager’s team due to his creative flair and ability to both score and create goals.
With his current contract set to expire at the end of season, De Bruyne has decided to confirm his upcoming departure on social media, saying: “These will be my final months as a Manchester City player. Every story comes to an end, but this has definitely been the last chapter. Let’s enjoy these last moments together.”
Here, Sports News Blitz takes a look back at the Belgian’s time in Manchester.
⚽ Midfield maestro of Manchester
When Kevin De Bruyne arrived at Manchester City in 2015, he wasn’t just joining a football club – he was about to define an era.
Over the years, he has become the creative heartbeat of one of the greatest club sides in football history and a player whose elegance, intelligence, and technical brilliance have elevated the very art of midfield play.
Signed from Wolfsburg for what was a club-record fee at the time, De Bruyne arrived with high expectations and somehow exceeded every one.
Once overlooked at Chelsea, he returned to England with less a point to prove than a game to transform, and that is exactly what he did.
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🎨 A true artist of the game
De Bruyne’s ability to read the game borders on the otherworldly.
His passing range is extraordinary, whether it’s a perfectly-timed through ball, a lofted cross delivered with laser precision, or a disguised reverse pass that unlocks a defence in a heartbeat.
The Belgian doesn't just assist goals – he orchestrates them thanks to a clean, efficient, and devastatingly effective technique.
Ultimately, there is poetry in how he plays, with each touch purposeful, each movement composed, and each decision wise.
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🏆 Man City legacy written in silver and gold
Under Pep Guardiola, De Bruyne has been central to City’s relentless dominance of English football. His honours with the Manchester club include:
5 Premier League titles
2 FA Cups
5 League Cups
1 UEFA Champions League
1 UEFA Super Cup
1 FIFA Club World Cup
In the end, he was not just a contributor to success – he was a pillar of it.
Time and again, he delivered in the biggest moments, with his brilliant performances also raising the level of everyone around him.
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💙 Sky blue legend
De Bruyne’s City career has not been without its fair share of setbacks, though, as injuries have tested his resilience on a number of occasions.
But they never affected his resolve – even when sidelined, he remained a leader, a standard-bearer, and a symbol of excellence for both club and country.
The Belgian departs City a legend and a generational talent, a player who will be remembered long after he’s hung up his boots.
In the end, when football fans speak of great midfielders, Kevin De Bruyne will always be near the top of the list, not just for what he won but for how he played the game.
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