An emotional Kevin De Bruyne bid farewell to Manchester City supporters at the Etihad on Tuesday, expressing his hope that they would remember his time at the club "with joy".

Manchester City have announced that a statue will be erected outside the Etihad Stadium in honour of Kevin De Bruyne, following his farewell appearance against Bournemouth on Tuesday. This significant gesture celebrates Kevin De Bruyne’s impact on the club and cements his legacy as one of the all-time greats in City’s storied history.

Manchester City will immortalize Kevin De Bruyne outside their home ground, the club announced after his final appearance in a blue shirt at the Etihad Stadium.