‘I’ve shown I can still play here’ – is De Bruyne leaving too soon?

Manchester City supporters sang Kevin de Bruyne’s name to the Etihad Stadium speakers at full-time on Friday night as the White Stripes performed the song at Seven Nation Army.

The Belgian soaked up the praise by taking the long route around the pitch before heading down the tunnel as the midfielder bids a heartfelt farewell after 11 trophy-laden years at the club.

The 33-year-old will be leaving the city for good when his contract expires in the summer, but he got a second chance to shine in his final game at the Etihad.

De Bruyne scored the only goal in City’s 1-0 victory over Wolves, which could make them eligible for Champions League play next season.

The midfielder claimed last month that he was surprised that no new contracts had been made and that he wanted to make a point about his abilities after the game.

De Bruyne, who is looking at the future, told Sky Sports, “I don’t know about the future, unfortunately.” “I’ve demonstrated that I can still play here; otherwise, I won’t do what I’ve been doing for the past four or five weeks.

Many of my team-mates have spoken to me, and they are also sad that I have to leave. In life, things always go the same way, but I should be doing things the way I should.

When De Bruyne leaves in the summer, he will undoubtedly be remembered as one of the best midfielders in the Premier League.

The former Chelsea and Wolfsburg player has collected 16 impressive trophies from his impressive trophy collection at City.

De Bruyne’s impact on the pitch appears to be diminishing as a result of his injuries, which have all but eliminated him as the pass-master of the past.

He converted a cool cross for Jeremy Doku’s cross to show what he is still capable of.

With six minutes to go, the skipper was given a standing ovation and a pat on the head from Guardiola after being replaced by Phil Foden.

Guardiola thanked Sky Sports for their kind words. His performance against Crystal Palace, when we were 2-0 up, was remembered, and he scored once more today.

We have one more game in the Etihad, and I’m happy that it’s coming to an end.

“I want Kevin to have the best life possible, so we can’t have spent so much time without him.” He has been a fantastic player, but the situation is what it is.

It’s nearly impossible to bring in a replacement for this player. He has been a fan for many, many years, and it is not just the performance. The players are responsible for our success.

Guardiola continued, “The goal was incredibly important for us – it lifted our spirits. I’m pretty sure it is not easy for him.”

On May 20, De Bruyne’s final home game will be against Bournemouth, with away games at Fulham and Southampton to follow.

If City defeat Crystal Palace in the FA Cup final at Wembley, he can guarantee a happy ending.

Former Manchester City defender Micah Richards speculated that he may still be good enough to play here.

He believes he can still play at the highest level, despite the fact that he may not have the press. He has stated that he is currently playing without injuries.

Your body can’t do what you want, though, and age has gotten hold of you. But he still has a strong football intelligence. He says to the club, “I can still play at this level.”

“I’m speaking as a fan, and I’m a fan of KDB,” I said. He can still do it, but something in me just says “one more year.” Perhaps it’s just a business decision.

Is Richards’ point to be true?

Since turning 30 years old, De Bruyne has scored 30 Premier League goals, with only Sergio Aguero and Yaya Toure making the other 41 total.

With 92 goals and 158 assists over the course of nine seasons, he became the first player since Lionel Messi to score 250 goals for Guardiola.

In addition, Wolves will be pleased to see De Bruyne’s back because he has now scored six goals and added five assists in 11 league games for them.

The Belgian has made just 43 Premier League appearances in the past two seasons as a result of a number of injuries, though.

De Bruyne is still “levels above the elite players in the world,” according to Jamie Carragher, the former Liverpool defender.

He still believes he can compete for the top positions in European football. After hearing him speak, it seems like he isn’t ready for that. I originally thought he might travel to Saudi Arabia or America.

He has suffered a lot of injuries and is one of the highest-paid players in football. From a business perspective, it has been difficult to justify awarding him a new deal. He will continue to be a top player, but he won’t play weekly.