Overview
- Kevin De Bruyne played his final home game for Manchester City, receiving a heartfelt send-off after a decade of success, including 16 major trophies and over 270 goal contributions.
- City secured a 3-1 victory over Bournemouth with goals from Omar Marmoush, Bernardo Silva, and Nico Gonzalez, climbing to third in the Premier League table with one match remaining.
- The match saw red cards for Mateo Kovacic and Lewis Cook, while Rodri made his first appearance since a severe ACL injury in September, entering to a rousing ovation.
- De Bruyne, substituted in the 69th minute to a standing ovation, expressed pride in his contributions to City’s transformation and was honored with a post-match guard of honor and video tributes.
- Manchester City announced plans to erect a statue of De Bruyne outside the Etihad Stadium, cementing his legacy as one of the club’s greatest players.