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Guardiola burst into tears, De Bruyne said goodbye: Ten years later, the stage will be left to others

2:54am, 23 May 2025【Football】

Sports Weekly All Media Original

Guardiola cried again. Although he was one of the people who decided to let De Bruyne leave this summer, Guardiola was moved again in the farewell ceremony after the last home game of his Manchester City career. With sad and beautiful tributes, speeches, singing and applause, those who secretly look forward to miracles in their hearts, including De Bruyne himself, may have a sense of loss, and "reversal" is probably impossible.

The logo made by Manchester City for Ding Ding's farewell ceremony is composed of a crown and the words "King Kevin". The Kings' journey has not yet ended. Blue Moon still has one round of Premier League, and he still needs to get points from Fulham's home court to ensure the qualifying for the Champions League. Then there is the Club World Cup this summer. De Bruyne and the club have not decided whether he should risk his injury and fight another event before leaving.

However, it is always special to say goodbye to the home court. Unfortunately, De Bruyne did not leave a goal or assist, but instead hit the crossbar with an empty goal opportunity 3 meters away. Fortunately, Manchester City did not mess up again, defeating Bournemouth, the "representative of modern football" Guardiola 3-1. After the end of the game, tens of thousands of people in the venue successfully adjusted their mood and began to welcome today's highlight. The fans were named Goethe Bruyne, and De Branay came to the venue with his wife and three children to receive people's tribute and blessings.

On the big screen in the field, many blessings from old teammates and De Bruyne's family appeared. Aguero said: "Hi Kevin, congratulations on your career, and it is a great honor to have fought side by side with you. I wish you all the best, my friend. You are a Manchester City legend, so are I! Goodbye, buddy."

Fernandinho, Kompany, Hart, Sterling, Sane, Mahrez and many other old Manchester City players sent blessings, and the cheers from Manchester City fans were given to De Bruyne, and to these old heroes. The fans continued to sing Ding's name, and Guardiola continued to have tears in her eyes.

Facing the microphone, De Bruyne said emotionally: "Manchester is my home, the place where my children were born. My wife and I came here. I didn't expect that I would stay here for 10 years and have achieved so many achievements with the club. We have won everything, making the city and the club bigger. Now, the stage is left to others."

"I like to be creative , play football passionately and enjoy football. I hope everyone has liked watching me play football over the years. Everyone inside and outside the club has prompted me to find my best self. The guys on the screen and everyone present have helped me become a better player. I am honored to fight side by side with them. I have made many friends here for life. We will be back soon. "De Bruyne's comments are not over yet, and the fans sang "We want you to stay."

De Bruyne continued: "I just want to play well, win, and win more trophys. We have held five or six championship float parades. Trophys are everything. From beginning to end, the fans are very good to me, and the fans of the entire stadium support me and my family, which means everything. I can't describe this feeling, thank you very much. We have built a grand future together for you to display your talents. I know we are not doing well this season, but this team will fight for the championship again next year. They deserve it."

421 games, 128 goals, 177 assists, and these data may be the last fine-tuning this weekend. De Bruyne left six Premier League and one Champions League, which is the banner of the most glorious era in the history of the Blue Moon. At the farewell scene, Manchester City announced that a statue of De Bruyne would be erected outside the stadium, and fans cheered. De Bruyne is also very helpful, "This means I will always be part of this club. Every time I come back here, I will see myself!"

Mary, wife of Manchester City legend Colin Bale, and son John handed De Bruyne a jersey with his name and number, as well as a lifetime season card. After playing De Bruyne's famous "Let me speak" video on the big screen, De Bruyne summarized his statement: "Ten years have passed, it's time for me to say a few words. It's time to say goodbye, I will come back. Love you. Goodbye!"

De Bruyne and his family circled around the field to pay tribute to the fans, and Ding Ding was then thrown into the air by his teammates, and the farewell ceremony came to an end.

Marcelona Richards is a famous player in the field. He expressed his doubts about Manchester City not deciding with De Bruyne on Sky Station. "I am very sad. I personally think that it doesn't seem right to let such a player move freely. He still has the ability to continue to contribute to Manchester City. But the club has made a decision, and things went against their wishes."

Guardiola said to Sky Station: "I am mixed with feelings now. Sad. It is important that we all share this moment with De Bruyne. Everyone will always be emotionally connected with him, and we will remember the beauty of these 10 years."