Jack Grealish reacts to Man City’s new De Bruyne announcement
Jack Grealish responded to an announcement from Man City regarding Kevin De Bruyne after he received an achievement for his performances.
Man City have decided against offering De Bruyne a new contract, meaning the Belgian star is set to leave the club once his current deal expires at the end of the season.
Despite his looming departure, the 33-year-old has remained a key figure under Pep Guardiola, making 37 appearances across all competitions and contributing 14 goals and assists combined.
His impending exit has sparked interest from several clubs, with Liverpool reportedly exploring a surprise move for De Bruyne whilst also attracting serious attention from MLS sides and teams in the Saudi Pro League.
Even with his future uncertain, the Belgian’s contributions have continued to be recognised, as he received praise for his performances over the last year with an award.
| Season statistics | Kevin De Bruyne |
| Appearances | 37 |
| Goals | 6 |
| Assists | 8 |
Kevin De Bruyne named in FIFPRO World XI for fifth straight year
For the fifth consecutive season, De Bruyne has been named in the FIFPRO World XI, earning a place in the team selected by over 21,000 professional players worldwide. He features alongside fellow Manchester City teammates Ederson and Erling Haaland.
Man City’s official Instagram account announced the accolade with the caption: “De Bruyne’s FIFTH successive FIFPRO World 11 award. 2019–2024.” Jack Grealish was among those to show support, liking the post.
Even with his impending departure from the club, it’s evident that De Bruyne remains a player of high value, with top clubs confident he can still deliver at the highest level.
Meanwhile, Football Insider revealed that Aston Villa are among the clubs showing interest in De Bruyne, though any potential deal could be complicated by the midfielder’s wage demands.
Man City to battle Liverpool for Florian Wirtz as Kevin De Bruyne successor
With De Bruyne’s exit on the horizon, City are expected to prioritise midfield reinforcements this summer — but face stiff competition in the market.
Reports suggest Liverpool have now expressed interest in Florian Wirtz, despite long-standing pursuit from both City and Bayern Munich.
Football Insider previously reported that Man City are prepared to do whatever it takes to persuade Wirtz to leave Germany and become De Bruyne’s successor.
However, Liverpool’s growing interest has added another layer of competition in what’s shaping up to be one of the most closely watched transfer stories of the summer.