Pep Guardiola arrives on two wheels for Kevin De Bruyne's leaving party as Man City stars and WAGs say farewell to club legend

 

Pep Guardiola arrives on two wheels for Kevin De Bruyne's leaving party as Man City stars and WAGs say farewell to club legend Kevin De Bruyne marked his Manchester City departure with an emotional farewell and a stylish party. After a 3-1 victory over Bournemouth, the Etihad hosted a touching ceremony for the Belgian legend, who won 16 trophies, including six Premier League titles and a Champions League, in 10 years. Fans sang his name as he took the pitch with his wife Michele and children Mason, Rome, and Suri. A guard of honour, fireworks, and video tributes from former teammates like Sergio Aguero, Vincent Kompany, and Riyad Mahrez moved De Bruyne and manager Pep Guardiola to tears. De Bruyne called Manchester “home,” where his kids were born, and thanked the club and fans for pushing him to excel. The following night, De Bruyne hosted a lively party at a Manchester restaurant for teammates and their partners. Guardiola arrived by bike, while Phil Foden attended with girlfriend Rebecca Cooke, Bernardo Silva and wife Ines wore De Bruyne masks, and Erling Haaland left before 1am with girlfriend Isabel Haugseng Johansen. Jack Grealish was the last to exit at 1:35am, navigating past a drunk staff member. The mood was upbeat as rivals Manchester United lost the Europa League final 1-0 to Tottenham. De Bruyne and Michele stayed until 1:30am, savoring the night. Despite missing a close shot in his final Etihad game, De Bruyne’s legacy as a creative, passionate player shone through. He reflected on winning “everything” with City, making lifelong friends, and elevating the club’s stature. Fans pleaded for him to stay, but De Bruyne promised to return, leaving an indelible mark as a City icon after 421 appearances.

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