Manchester City Farewells Kevin De Bruyne After Decade, Guardiola Emotional

Manchester City bid an emotional farewell to Kevin De Bruyne, who played his final home game after a decade at the club, during which he won six league titles and a Champions League trophy. Manager Pep Guardiola was visibly moved, shedding tears and praising De Bruyne's irreplaceable contribution, the strong connection he built with the club and fans, and the gratitude shown to him. A guard of honour was given by teammates and staff, and a video tribute featured messages from former players like Sergio Aguero and Raheem Sterling. Guardiola emphasized that De Bruyne's impact went beyond goals and assists to include his unique connection with the club and fans, calling the day both sad and celebratory. Despite the club's decision not to renew De Bruyne's contract, the love and respect from the City community were evident throughout the farewell. Guardiola also expressed frustrations about squad management but highlighted the importance of winning the game, which helped secure crucial points for Champions League qualification.