Pep Guardiola broke down in tears as Kevin De Bruyne bid an emotional farewell to the Etihad after his final game there as a Manchester City player.
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- De Bruyne plays last Etihad game for City
- Guardiola breaks down in tears
- Statue of Belgian to be built outside stadium
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WHAT HAPPENED?
The club decided against renewing his contract, so on Tuesday, De Bruyne played his last game for City at the Etihad in their 3-1 win over Bournemouth. During the 33-year-old's leaving presentation on the pitch, manager Guardiola was reduced to tears.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
De Bruyne will arguably go down as City's greatest ever player. And to mark his legendary status, the club have announced they will build a special statue of the attacking midfielder outside the Etihad after a decade of "incredible" service.
On this honour, he said: “It means I will always be part of this club. Whenever I come back with family and friends, I will be able to see myself so I will always be here.”
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DID YOU KNOW?
Over the course of 421 appearances for City, De Bruyne has scored 108 goals and notched 177 assists. He has also won a Champions League, a UEFA Super Cup, a FIFA Club World Cup, six Premier Leagues, five Carabao Cups, and two FA Cups in a glittering spell with the club.
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WHAT NEXT?
De Bruyne will prepare for his final City game on Sunday away to Fulham, before the search begins for his next club.
