Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne is set to leave the club at the end of the season, bringing an emotional close to a legendary stint in sky blue.
The timing of the announcement couldn’t be more dramatic, coming just days before a highly anticipated Manchester derby at Old Trafford.
Since joining in 2015, De Bruyne has been a cornerstone of City’s dominance, amassing 106 goals and 143 assists in 413 appearances.
With six Premier League titles and a Champions League crown among his many honors, his departure marks the end of an era.
As City look to stay in the hunt for European qualification and United aim to break into the top 10, the stakes remain high despite both clubs falling short of expectations this season.
For City, a loss could further jeopardize their European hopes, while a win for United would mark their first league double over their neighbors since the 2019/20 campaign.
Red Devils boss Ruben Amorim, under mounting pressure, has yet to tighten United’s defense at home. Still, he holds an impressive record over City this season and could become just the third manager to beat Pep Guardiola in three straight meetings.
With Erling Haaland sidelined and Bruno Fernandes in red-hot form, Sunday’s derby promises drama, goals, and possibly, a farewell performance for the ages from City’s Belgian maestro.
