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De Bruyne receives transfer PLEA after Man City exit confirmation
Cameron Smith
- 4 Apr 2025 15:00 BST
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VfL Wolfsburg have asked Kevin De Bruyne to return to the club this summer following confirmation that he will leave Manchester City when his contract expires in July.
De Bruyne, 33, spent one-and-a-half years at Wolfsburg before moving to the Etihad Stadium for €76 million in 2015 and he established himself as one of the world’s most promising midfielders during his time with the Bundesliga outfit.
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Current ETV
Kevin De Bruyne
M, AM (C)
Man City
Kevin De Bruyne
M, AM (C)
Man City
ETV Range
€23.9M - €29.2M
The Belgium international has since developed into a superstar under Pep Guardiola and he will leave Man City with six Premier League titles under his belt and over 15 trophies in total, including the Champions League.
De Bruyne confirmed his imminent departure on social media and in response, Wolfsburg offered him the chance to rejoin the club on a free transfer.
“Dear Kevin, do you remember?,” Wolfsburg posted on X (formerly known as Twitter). “You and I ten years ago? How about the two of us again?
De Bruyne made 73 appearances for Wolfsburg, scoring 20 goals, during his spell at the club, although he is currently expected to move to Saudi Arabia or the MLS this summer, with San Diego FC pushing to finalise an agreement for his signature.
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Dear Kevin, do you remember? You and I ten years ago? How about the two of us again? https://t.co/Q9mzOXI4MW
— VfL Wolfsburg (@VfL_Wolfsburg) April 4, 2025
Kevin De Bruyne says goodbye to Man City
In an emotional farewell posted on social media, De Bruyne wrote: “Dear Manchester, Seeing this you probably realise where this is heading. So I'll get straight to it and let you all know that these will be my final months as a Manchester City player.
“Nothing about this is easy to write, but as football players, we all know this day eventually comes. That day is here, and you deserve to hear it from me first.
“Football led me to all of you - and to this city. Chasing this dream, not knowing this period would change my life. This city. This club. These people... gave me EVERYTHING. I had no choice but to give EVERYTHING back! And guess what - we won EVERYTHING.
“Whether we like it or not, it's time to say goodbye. Suri, Rome, Mason, Michele, and I are all grateful for what this place has meant to our family. ‘Manchester’ will forever be on our kids’ passports - and more importantly, in each of our hearts.
“This will always be our HOME. We cannot thank the city, club, staff, teammates, friends, and family enough for this 10-year ride.
“Every story comes to an end, but this has definitely been the best chapter. Let's enjoy these last moments together! Much love, KDB.”
