Kevin de Bruyne has played his last game for City and it was a brilliant way to end his time in blue shirt. A 3-1 victory over Bournemouth gave a good hope to City for their top 4 finish. Also, following the game, Manchester City officially announced that they will be erecting a statue of De Bruyne outside Etihad stadium.<\/p>\n
Kevin De Bruyne has played his final game for Manchester City, and he couldn\u2019t have asked for a better send-off. The Belgian maestro capped off his illustrious career at the club with a commanding 3-1 victory over Bournemouth, boosting City\u2019s hopes of securing a top-four finish this season.<\/p>\n
De Bruyne, who has been the heartbeat of Pep Guardiola\u2019s side for nearly a decade, pulled the strings in midfield once again, delivering a trademark assist and controlling the tempo with effortless brilliance. It was a fitting finale for a player who redefined the role of a modern playmaker in English football.<\/p>\n
In a touching gesture that reflects his immense legacy, Manchester City officially announced after the game that a statue of Kevin De Bruyne will be erected outside the Etihad Stadium. This tribute places him alongside other City greats and cements his status as a club legend.<\/p>\n
\u201cI will always be here,\u201d De Bruyne said emotionally, following the announcement, a reminder of the deep bond he shares with the club and its fans.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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