Guardiola farewell to De Bruyne in tears, Manchester City legend bid farewell to home court

In the early morning of May 21, 2025, after the 37th round of the Premier League match between Manchester City and Bournemouth at Manchester City, Spanish coach Guardiola couldn't help but shed tears at the farewell ceremony for De Bruyne. This game was not only De Bruyne's last match at the Etihad Stadium, but also his home farewell game as a Manchester City player. In the end, Manchester City defeated their opponents 3-1, further consolidating their qualification for the Champions League next season. After the match, Manchester City held a warm farewell ceremony for De Bruyne, and his wife and children also attended. De Bruyne is one of the key figures in Manchester City's brilliant achievements in recent years. He made 421 appearances, scored 108 goals and contributed an astonishing 179 assists during his time at Manchester City. He also helped the team win 6 Premier League titles, 2 FA Cup titles, 1 UEFA Champions League title and 5 League Cup titles.

In honor of the great contribution of the Belgian midfielder, Manchester City announced that it would erect a statue of De Bruyne outside the home court in the near future. Previously, the club had erected a statue of Sergio Aguero outside the Etihad Stadium.

irreplaceable core position

At the farewell ceremony, Guardiola was excited and choked up several times. He admitted that it was difficult to find a player who could completely replace De Bruyne's position. "He is a unique genius," Guardiola said. "It will make us feel very empty if we lose him."

At present, the future of De Bruyne is not yet determined. It is reported that many giant teams in Serie A and Saudi professional leagues are interested in him. Some British media even said that Liverpool and Chelsea are also interested in introducing the midfield master who was born in 1991.

After this historic game, De Bruyne's teammates expressed their respect for him. And for De Bruyne, this is not the last game of his Manchester City career. He will also go to the Craven Farm Stadium in Fulham to participate in the season finale on May 25.

No matter where De Bruyne's next stop will be, his footprints at Manchester City are undoubtedly profound. The Belgian star has not only become one of the greatest players in the team's history, but also brings countless unforgettable moments to the fans. As De Bruyne is about to embark on a new journey, Manchester City will continue to move forward and face future challenges.