Both Derbrowner + Guardiola + Fans Cried...KDB's final home game 'Farewell of Tears'
Both Derbrowner + Guardiola + Fans Cried...KDB's final home game 'Farewell of Tears'
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Kevin De Bruyne said goodbye to fans in his last Premier League home game at Etihad Stadium wearing a Manchester City uniform (hereinafter referred to as Manchester City).
After a decade in charge of Manchester City's midfield, he said goodbye to his home fans after the game, and the club officially announced the creation of a statue to honor his achievement.
Manchester City won 3-1 against Bournemouth in the 37th round of the Premier League in the 2024-2025 season at Etihad Stadium in Manchester on the 21st (Korea time), taking it one step closer to securing a spot in the UEFA Champions League next season.
There were many variables in the game, with both teams being sent off one by one in the second half, but City dominated throughout the game and took the victory.
Manchester City fans prepared to say goodbye to The Bruyne by filling the area around the stadium even before the game.
Flags and uniforms reading "King Kev" flew all over the country, with some fans holding Belgian flags and chanting his name.
At the kick-off of the game, Derbrowner's name was called out, and Manchester City fans were covered with huge shouts whenever he caught the ball.
The game itself was part of a touching drama.
In the 14th minute of the first half, Omar Marmoussi scored the first goal with a fantastic mid-range shot from a distance of about 30 meters. In the 38th minute of the first half, Bernardu Silva scored an additional goal through a pass play against Ilkay Gündogan to finish the first half 2-0.
In the 22nd minute of the second half, Matteo Kovacic was sent off by pulling Evanilson as the last defender, and in the 73rd minute, Bournemouth captain Lewis Cook was also sent off with a red card when he went rough on Niko González.
At the end of the game, Nico González, a substitute, scored his first goal after moving to the city. González, who received Matheus Nunes' pass in the 44th minute of the second half, beat the defense and kicked the net accurately.
In the second half of extra time, Bournemouth's Daniel Jevis scored a comeback goal, but it was not enough to change the result. The game ended with Manchester City's 3-1 victory.
Manchester City, which rose to third place in the Premier League with the victory on the day, has increased its chances of advancing to the Champions League next season. Chances are high that Manchester City will advance to the next game, if it makes at least a draw in the final match of the league.
However, the main character of the day was not the result of the game. On the same day, De Bruyne started as the last Premier League home game.
He played on the ground for about 69 minutes and led Man City's unique creative and dynamic play, struggling until just before he was replaced.
In the 25th minute of the first half, he had a perfect chance after getting a pass from Marmusi, but unfortunately, he crossed the crossbar and failed to score a goal. "There is no excuse. My son will scold me when he sees this. It was a terrible mistake," De Bruyne said in an interview after the game.
In the 24th minute of the second half, Etihad Stadium spent his decade with a standing ovation as he was replaced. Tears welled up in his eyes as he waved to the stands as he exited the stadium, and Pep Guardiola, the Manchester City manager, also patted him on the back while stealing his eyes.
The footage was also broadcast on a large screen, drawing enthusiastic applause from fans. The farewell ceremony after the game was over was in earnest time for The Bruyne.
Man City released a tribute video for him.
Highlights of the past decade, messages from teammates and congratulations from family members were captured on the video, and the words "Thank you, Kevin" were inscribed on the screen.
Dubrowner soon walked on the ground with his wife, Michelle Dubrowner, and his children, and the dedication ceremony was held with the Manchester City squad, staff and club officials lined up.
Fans sang Derbroughner's cheer song at the top of their lungs, and the club delivered uniforms and lifelong season tickets signed by all the players.
Dubrowner collected his emotions and grabbed the microphone in front of his fans.
He said, "Manchester is home to me and my family. We had three children here and had the best years of our career here. Thanks to this team, our fans and our teammates, I was able to become a better person and a better player," adding, "I'm proud of every moment I've had in the last decade, and I've enjoyed it more than anything."
"Now a new chapter will begin, but my heart will always be in Manchester," he said, saying goodbye to his fans.
The emotion of the day did not stop there.
The club also announced plans to build a statue in honor of De Bruyne. "To commemorate 10 great years of Kevin De Bruyne, a statue will be erected outside the Etihad Stadium," Manchester City said on its official website. 먹튀검증
"This statue means that I will remain part of this club forever. You will see me one day whenever you visit this place again with your family and friends," Derbroughner said in an interview with his official channel.
He became the fourth player to have the statue in Manchester City's history after Bangsang Kompany, David Silva and Sergio Aguero through the statue production. All of them are iconic figures who have led City to England's top club over the past decade or so.
Now, De Bruyne is taking off his Man City jersey and facing a new challenge.
His next destination has yet to be officially announced, but his last home game in Manchester will go down as one of the most moving moments of his career.