Manchester City captain, Kevin de Bruyne has confirmed he will leave Manchester City when his contract expires at the end of this season.
De Bruyne, has won 16 trophies since joining City from Wolfsburg in 2015, including six Premier League titles and the UEFA Champions League in 2023.
He has scored 106 goals in 413 appearances in all competitions for City.
“Every story comes to an end, but this has definitely been the best chapter,” he wrote on social media.
“Football led me to all of you – and to this city. Chasing my dream, not knowing this period would change my life. This city. This club.
These people gave me everything. I had no choice but to give everything back. And guess what – we won everything.
“Whether we like it or not, it’s time to say goodbye. Suri, Rome, Mason, Michele, and I are beyond grateful for what this place has meant for our family. Manchester will forever be on our kids’ passports – and more importantly, in each of our hearts.
“This will always be our home. We cannot thank the city, club, staff, team-mates, friends, and family enough for this 10-year ride.”
The captain moved to City from Bundesliga club Wolfsburg in 2015 for £55m.
He helped City enjoy a period of success including the club’s first Champions League triumph in 2023.
However the midfielder had started to struggle with injury in recent years. He missed almost five months of last season as City won their fourth consecutive league title, playing just 26 games in all competitions.