Revealed: Why Kevin De Bruyne Will Leave Manchester City This Summer
Manchester City legend Kevin De Bruyne will part ways with the club this summer after a decade of outstanding service—and manager Pep Guardiola has now confirmed that the decision was made by the club, not the player.
The Belgian midfielder, who helped City win 16 trophies including six Premier League titles, will become a free agent at the end of the season. While speculation had swirled in recent months about De Bruyne’s future, Guardiola has now shed light on the real reason behind the exit.
“The decision has been made by the club, and the club is the club,” Guardiola told reporters. “Me, Txiki [Begiristain], and the rest of the board—we had to make this call. It was not easy for me to tell him he won’t continue.”
De Bruyne’s departure marks the end of an era. Having missed significant parts of the last two seasons through injury, Guardiola acknowledged the 32-year-old’s sacrifices and commitment.
“The last year and a half, he was out injured because he gave everything for the club. Everything he had in his body and mind, he gave it,” Guardiola added. “There’s no doubt about it.”
De Bruyne’s exit signals a turning point for Manchester City, who now look to refresh their squad while preparing for life after one of their all-time greats. The decision not to offer him a new contract confirms that the move was driven from within the Etihad boardroom—not by the player himself.
As De Bruyne prepares for the next chapter in his career, fans will be left reflecting on the legacy of one of the Premier League’s greatest-ever midfielders.
