Kevin De Bruyne: Manchester City’s decision to let me go was a little shocking, but purely business
Opening up about Manchester City’s decision to part ways with one of their greatest-ever players, Kevin De Bruyne has revealed that he was shocked when he had the conversation with the club but defended the team’s decision to let him go as being one that was led for ‘business’ reasons.
Club captain and among the greatest midfielders to play in the Premier League, De Bruyne has made 416 appearances for Manchester City and was a crucial cog in the most successful runs in the league’s history, as Pep Guardiola’s side won six titles in the last seven seasons, as well as a UEFA Champions League triumph and plenty of domestic cups in a period when the team won 19 major trophies.
But with the last few years of his career being blighted by injuries, and City’s recent poor form making it obvious th...