Kevin De Bruyne announced his departure from Manchester City after a 10-year successful stint with the club. The 33-year-old Belgian midfielder's anno
Kevin De Bruyne announced his departure from Manchester City after a 10-year successful stint with the club. The 33-year-old Belgian midfielder’s announcement felt a bit awkward to many because fans still believe he can still play at the highest level for the club.
After Manchester City’s 2-0 win at Goodison Park against Everton on Saturday afternoon, De Bryune emotionally expressed his disappointment in the club refusing to offer him a new deal.
“There was a little bit (of shock). I didn’t have any offers from them throughout the whole year,, and the club made a decision. Obviously, I was a bit surprised but I have to accept it. Honestly, I still think I can perform at this level like I’m showing but I understand that clubs have to make decisions, he revealed.
Kevin De Bryune has not been performing at the level he has been in almost a year now due to injuries and he believes he still can perform at the top level of English football.
“It was half a week till I reported it out and it wasn’t nice. My family weren’t home. They were on holiday, so it was a bit weird, but it is what it is.
“After the decision was made and when I came out, it was more of a relief when I reported it to the outside world compared to when I knew and nobody else knew. You don’t know what to do with the emotion of everybody and how to handle it at the club. Now it’s out, it’s fine and people see the way I am. I try to do my best and win games for the team. I love playing football so that’s it.”
“I don’t feel awkward. I told them (City director of football Txiki Begiristain and CEO Ferran Soriano) that I feel like I still have a lot to give,” De Bruyne added.
“I know I’m not 25 any more, but I still feel like I can do my job. I’m open to anything (next) because I have to look at the whole picture. I’m looking at sporting reasons, family and everything together and what makes the most sense for me and my family. I still feel like I can play at a good level, but after I’ll have to make a decision once I really know a little bit more,” the Belgian said.
De Bryune, in 2015, secured a deal worth £55 million from German Bundesliga side Wolfsburg. The record deal has changed his entire career, as he has won 6 Premier League titles and a UEFA Champions League title, among many other trophies.
He will join Yaya Toure, Sergio Aguero, David Silva and Vincent Kompany as the club’s recent legends.
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