Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has made his statement after midfield star, Kevin De Bruyne, announced, he will exit the Etihad Stadium at the end of the season when his contract expires.
The Spanish boss said, “In the Premier League he is one of the greatest midfielders in this country and top of the Club. Great, if not the greatest.”
He added, “Of course, we are going to enjoy the last two months together but emotionally it’s tough, it’s difficult.”
The Belgian player said, “…these will be my final months as a Manchester City player. Whether we like it or not, it’s time to say goodbye.”
Pep Guardiola said:
On Kevin De Bruyne:
“In the Premier League he is one of the greatest midfielders in this country and top of the Club. Great, if not the greatest. Always have respect for the players who play many roles and are incredible players to play 20 or 30 years in this Club.”
He continued: “His assists, goals, and vision in the final third is so difficult to replace. Everyone can make actions to assist, how many years and games makes him unique… We’ve won a lot of trophies and he’s been involved in every single one. Remember him as part of this Club… I said to him the door is open for the rest of his life. He’s part of the family of this Club, his impact transcends what he’s done on the pitch, Kevin [De Bruyne] is one of them.”
On His Relationship Win Kevin De Bruyne:
“We’ve always had a special relationship. Kevin is a special person and player… How many games, meetings, training, food and bad moments. Hugs and shouts, he’s been involved for a decade, except holidays we were together… It’s an emotional moment like with Sergio [Aguero]… All the strikers here benefited from Kevin’s talent… Of course, we are going to enjoy the last two months together but emotionally it’s tough, it’s difficult.”
Read: Kevin De Bruyne confirms he will leave Manchester City at the end of the season
Photo: Pep Guardiola with Kevin De Bruyne. @ManCity
