It was an emotional day for Manchester City fans as they bid farewell to Kevin De Bruyne following his final home match at the Etihad Stadium on May 20, 2025. The Belgian midfielder, who revealed on Sunday that he will leave City at the end of the season, was paid tribute in a tifo with “King Kev” emblazoned across it in big, bold letters – a deserved touch for a club legend. It was a night to pay homage to 10 years of De Bruyne at City, during which he has driven the club to greater heights.
Fans honor De Bruyne with ' King Kev ' tifoThe Etihad Stadium was a seething mass of excitement, with fans unfurling an enormous tifo reading “King Kev,” flanked on either side by a crown to represent De Bruyne’s majestic presence in the middle of the park. The tribute was a giant thank-you and thankyou and a word of appreciation for a man who has been so influential to City’s fortunes. During the game, the crowd sang his name and made it a rousing and emotionally charged affair, which only put emphasis on the hurrah of his final display.
The colourful displays in the tifo and the relentless noise that preceded it were not merely down to De Bruyne’s exceptional talent and impact on the field, but the strong bond he has forged with the other end of the ground over the years. Numerous fans raised their scarves and banners in celebration of his creativity, vision, and leadership, realising this was their chance to say thank you while enjoying one of the finest exponents of the beautiful game they have ever enjoyed. It was a fitting tribute that served as a timely reminder of the legacy he has left and how revered he is in the Manchester City family.
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De Bruyne's legacy at Manchester CityAfter signing for Manchester City in 2015 from Wolfsburg, Kevin De Bruyne has had an impressive total of 106 goals and 174 assists in just 413 games. What his fans admire the most about him is his vision, passing quality, and leadership on the field, which makes him one of the best in the club’s history. During his tenure, City won 16 major trophies, including six Premier League titles and the 2023 UEFA Champions League. Although he is gone now, his legacy as one of the club’s game changers endures.
Fans honor De Bruyne with ' King Kev ' tifoThe Etihad Stadium was a seething mass of excitement, with fans unfurling an enormous tifo reading “King Kev,” flanked on either side by a crown to represent De Bruyne’s majestic presence in the middle of the park. The tribute was a giant thank-you and thankyou and a word of appreciation for a man who has been so influential to City’s fortunes. During the game, the crowd sang his name and made it a rousing and emotionally charged affair, which only put emphasis on the hurrah of his final display.
💙👋🏻 Man City fans pay tribute to Kevin De Bruyne on his final home appearance! pic.twitter.com/2wU2kdSbFc
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 20, 2025
The colourful displays in the tifo and the relentless noise that preceded it were not merely down to De Bruyne’s exceptional talent and impact on the field, but the strong bond he has forged with the other end of the ground over the years. Numerous fans raised their scarves and banners in celebration of his creativity, vision, and leadership, realising this was their chance to say thank you while enjoying one of the finest exponents of the beautiful game they have ever enjoyed. It was a fitting tribute that served as a timely reminder of the legacy he has left and how revered he is in the Manchester City family.
Also Read: Manchester City chairman reveals tribute plans for midfielder Kevin De Bruyne
De Bruyne's legacy at Manchester CityAfter signing for Manchester City in 2015 from Wolfsburg, Kevin De Bruyne has had an impressive total of 106 goals and 174 assists in just 413 games. What his fans admire the most about him is his vision, passing quality, and leadership on the field, which makes him one of the best in the club’s history. During his tenure, City won 16 major trophies, including six Premier League titles and the 2023 UEFA Champions League. Although he is gone now, his legacy as one of the club’s game changers endures.
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