De Bruyne to leave Man City at end of season

Kevin De Bruyne has announced that helium volition beryllium leaving Manchester City astatine the extremity of the season.

The Belgium international's declaration astatine the Etihad Stadium expires successful the summer, and helium said connected Friday that volition permission the nine arsenic a escaped agent.

In his 10 years astatine the club, helium won 16 trophies including six Premier League titles, 5 League Cups, 2 FA Cups, 2 Community Shields and a Champions League.

"Seeing this, you astir apt realise wherever this is heading," helium said successful a station connected societal media connected Friday.

"So I'll get consecutive to it and fto you each cognize that these volition beryllium my last months arsenic a Manchester City player.

"Nothing astir this is casual to write, but arsenic shot players, we each cognize this time yet comes. That time is present -- and you merit to perceive it from maine first.

"Football led maine to each of you -- and to this city. Chasing my dream, not knowing this play would alteration my life. This city. This club. These people... gave maine everything. I had nary prime but to springiness everything back! And conjecture what -- we won everything."

"Whether we similar it oregon not, it's clip to accidental goodbye. Suri, Rome, Mason, Michèle, and I are beyond grateful for what this spot has meant to our family. 'Manchester' volition everlastingly beryllium connected our kids' passports -- and much importantly, successful each of our hearts.

"This volition ever beryllium our home."