Kevin de Bruynes Manchester City career officially has an end date.
The Belgian has confirmed that he will leave the defense Premier League Champions at the end of the season after the end of his contract.
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Talksport understands that de Bruyne appears for a move to the Major League Soccer. The newcomers in San Diego FC, the leader for his signature.
Clubs from Saudi Arabia have previously expressed an interest in the Belgian Maestro, but it is assumed that De Bruyne wants to take a step in the States.
De Bruyne confirmed the news about an emotional statement on social media.
“When you see this, you will probably see where this is going,” said de Bruyne.
“So I will go into it directly and let you all know that this will be my last months as a Manchester City player.
“Nothing is easy to write, but as a football player we all know that this day will come at some point. This day is here – and you deserve to hear it from me first.
“Football led me to all of me – and this city. I followed my dream without knowing that this time would change my life. This city. This club … gave me everything. I had no choice but to return everything! And we advise what – we won everything.
“Whether we like it or not, it is time to say goodbye. Suri, Rome, Mason, Michele and I are not grateful for what this place meant for our family. ‘Manchester will be in the passports of our children forever – and especially in each of our hearts. This will always be our home.
“We cannot thank the city, the club, the employees, teammates, friends and the family for this 10-year journey.
“Every story ends, but that was definitely the best chapter. Let us enjoy these last moments together.”
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De Bruyne’s exit will end a glittering ten season stay in Manchester in Manchester.
The 33-year-old came to City in 2015 to achieve a record £ 55 million.
At that time, the figure de Bruyne made the second most expensive transfer in British history behind Angel di Maria.
De Bruyne turned out to be every penny and some when he led City to six Premier League titles, two FA cups, five league cups and the Champions League.
Together with his outstanding trophy route, De Bruyne holds the record for most of the templates of a city player in the Premier League with a whopping 115, 25 more than David Silva.
De Bruyne has a total of 106 goals and 174 templates in 413 appearances in all competitions for City.
More to follow …