Kevin De Bruyne to end glittering Manchester City career at 2025 FIFA Club World Cup

Kevin De Bruyne has announced that he will leave Manchester City after his contract expires at the end of the season. 

The Belgian joined the club from Wolfsburg in 2015 and has gone on to win 16 trophies in Manchester, including six Premier League titles and the Champions League in 2023. 

Widely regarded as one of the best passers the Premier League has ever seen, it means his final act in a Manchester City shirt could be leading Pep Guardiola's squad at this summer's FIFA Club World Cup - which you can see live on DAZN. 

City and De Bruyne - who won the competition in 2023 - have been drawn in a group with Juventus, Al Ain and Wydad and head to the States as one of the favourites for the tournament. 

In a statement on social media announcing his departure De Bruyne said:  "Every story comes to an end, but this has definitely been the best chapter. 

"Football led me to all of you - and to this city. Chasing my dream, not knowing this period would change my life. This city. This club.

"These people gave me everything. I had no choice but to give everything back. And guess what - we won everything.

"Whether we like it or not, it's time to say goodbye. Suri, Rome, Mason, Michele, and I are beyond grateful for what this place has meant for our family. Manchester will forever be on our kids' passports - and more importantly, in each of our hearts.

"This will always be our home. We cannot thank the city, club, staff, team-mates, friends, and family enough for this 10-year ride."

In all, the 33-year has made 413 appearances for City, scoring 106 goals but has been reduced to just 19 starts this campaign due to injury and has struggled to find his best form. 

The club have announced they will honour his time at Manchester City with a 'fitting tribute' while De Bruyne has admitted he's open to anything when it comes to his next move, after being linked with possible moves to Saudi Arabia and the MLS. 

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