John Stones to ‘cherish every moment’ as Man City exit confirmed
John Stones has sent a heartfelt message to Kevin De Bruyne in the wake of his announcement that he will be leaving Man City at the end of the season.
The Belgian international told the footballing world on Friday (4 April), that he would be leaving Manchester City at the end of the season, following 413 appearances across 10 years at the club.
Speculation had been growing throughout the course of this campaign that De Bruyne may leave Man City with various links being reported.
However, this has now been put to bed with De Bruyne able to play a maximum of 13 more games in Manchester, including the Club World Cup being held in June.
Stones calls De Bruyne an artist on the pitch
In a post via Instagram on Friday night (4 April), Stones said in response to the news: “An absolute artist like no other and a legend forever on the pitch!
“Off the pitch, an even better person and friend. Will cherish every moment I’ve had with you brother.”
Manchester City to give De Bruyne the send off he deserves
Football Insider verdict
The news marks the end of an era for the Citizen’s with the Belgian playing a starring role in the side which saw the club win every trophy possible.
De Bruyne and Stones have played together at Manchester City for eight and a half seasons, experiencing all the high’s and low’s of top flight football.
Despite the news likely to be taken with an element of sadness by the supporters, the positive is that they now have time to make De Bruyne’s send off with the club special.
| De Bruyne’s final game at the Etihad |
| 18th May vs Bournemouth |
The years of service he has given the club alongside the memorable moments he has created for the supporters see him go down as one of their best ever players.
The 33-year-old currently has four goals and seven assists in 31 games this term, but will look to add to his impressive overall tally between now and his departure.