Grealish sends perfect KDB message after Man City exit confirmed
Belgium playmaker Kevin De Bruyne will be leaving Manchester City after 10 years at the end of the season.
Jack Grealish has issued a heartfelt message to Kevin De Bruyne on social media following the news that he will leave Manchester City at the end of the season.
The Belgian superstar announced he will depart the Etihad Stadium once his contract runs out to bring to an end ten memorable years at the club. Taking to Instagram on Friday, De Bruyne wrote: "Dear Manchester... Seeing this, you probably realise where this is heading.
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"So I'll get straight to it and let you all know that these will be my final months as a Manchester City player.
"Nothing about this is easy to write but, as football players, we all know this day eventually comes.
"That day is here - and you deserve to hear it from me first. 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.
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"Whether we like it or not, it's time to say goodbye.
"Suri, Rome, Mason, Michèle, and I are beyond grateful for what this place has meant to our family.
"Manchester will forever be on our kids' passports and, more importantly, in each of our hearts. This will always be our HOME.
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"We cannot thank the city, club, staff, teammates, friends, and family enough for this ten-year ride. Every story comes to an end, but this has definitely been the best chapter. Let's enjoy these last moments together! Much love, KDB."
The emotional announcement prompted over 136,000 comments and 4.4million likes.
Grealish, meanwhile, took to his Instagram story and posted: "One of the reasons I joined Man City was to play alongside you brother! The BEST I've ever had the pleasure to play with, for sure. Legend!"
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Among the comments on De Bruyne's post was Erling Haaland - who simply replied with a crying and two blue heart emojis. John Terry, meanwhile, added: "LEGEND," followed with a blue love heart.
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