After a decade of excellence, Manchester Metropolis captain Kevin De Bruyne says goodbye to followers at remaining house 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 overwhelmed Bournemouth 3-1 on Tuesday in an important penultimate Premier League recreation that noticed them climb to 3rd within the desk, however the evening was all about De Bruyne, whose recreation 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 in your profession, it was an honour to play with you, I want you all one of the best my pal, after all you’re a legend at Manchester Metropolis. And me too. See you bro,” Aguero stated.
“Everybody was there, it was so, so good,” Guardiola stated. “Ten years is loads of video games, loads of titles, loads of moments. As we speak summarised a bit 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 in addition stated he was shocked they didn’t supply him a brand new deal.
“It’s a tragic day. He shall be missed,” Guardiola stated. “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 huge significance.”
The Belgian, who received 16 trophies in his 10 seasons at Metropolis, additionally matched a Premier League report for possibilities created, topping the standings alongside former Arsenal and Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas on 846, in line with Opta Sports activities.
Requested if he’s irreplaceable, Guardiola stated: “There are gamers who’re irreplaceable, after all, so troublesome to do. It’s not about how a lot they supply in objectives or assists or unimaginable steals. (It’s) the connection, the way in which you play, and 12 months by 12 months, present for this membership that the folks love.”
The membership introduced after Tuesday’s recreation that they’d erect a statue of De Bruyne exterior the Etihad.
“It means I’ll at all times be a part of this membership,” the 33-year-old advised the stadium stuffed with supporters who stayed to look at the post-game tributes. “I’ll at all times 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 shall be again however we love you and see you quickly.”
