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Manchester City Unveils Lasting Tribute to Departing Midfield Maestro Kevin De Bruyne

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As Kevin De Bruyne prepares to bid farewell to Manchester City at the end of a remarkable 10-year tenure, the club has unveiled a breathtaking tribute to the Belgian midfielder's extraordinary impact at the Etihad. A stunning mosaic and a Kevin De Bruyne Crescent have been unveiled at the City Football Academy, serving as a lasting reminder of De Bruyne's unmatched legacy at the club.

Key Takeaways:

  • Manchester City's chairman, Khaldoon Al Mubarak, has unveiled a mosaic and a road named after Kevin De Bruyne at the City Football Academy as a tribute to the Belgian midfielder's remarkable 10-year tenure.
  • The mural, created by Manchester artist Mark Kennedy, depicts De Bruyne in his iconic celebratory stance and represents the high bar he set at the club.
  • The Kevin De Bruyne Crescent road will be part of the City Football Academy's training complex, serving as a constant reminder of De Bruyne's heroics.
  • De Bruyne, 33, has played 420 times for Manchester City, scoring 108 goals and providing many assists.
  • He has been an instrumental part of the club's success, winning six Premier League titles, five League Cups, two FA Cups, the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Super Cup, and a FIFA World Cup.
  • De Bruyne is already Manchester City's most successful-ever captain and was twice named the Premier League Player of the Season.
  • He has been praised by chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak as an exceptional talent and a key figure in the club's history, with his legacy set to be remembered for generations to come.

Statistics:

  • Kevin De Bruyne has played 420 times for Manchester City since joining the club in 2015.
  • He has scored 108 goals and provided many assists for the club.
  • City has won six Premier League titles, five League Cups, two FA Cups, the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Super Cup, and a FIFA World Cup under De Bruyne's captaincy.
  • De Bruyne is Manchester City's most successful-ever captain.
  • He has been twice named the Premier League Player of the Season.
  • The Kevin De Bruyne Crescent road will be part of the City Football Academy's training complex.

Sources:

  • "Manchester City's chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has revealed a lasting tribute to Kevin De Bruyne" - TOI Sports Desk
  • Manchester City's official website (no link provided)

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