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Jack Grealish sends emotional farewell message to Kevin De Bruyne after Man City star announces summer exit

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<p>De Bruyne<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/kevin-de-bruyne-official-midfielder-confirms-leave-man-city-emotional-message-fans/blt539077ebbba59885" target="_blank"> posted his own message to fans after announcing his departure </a>earlier in the week, and tributes from players and fans have started pouring in, including one from England international Jack Grealish, who admits one of the reasons he joined City was to play alongside the legendary midfielder.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>In the middle of a picture collage on Instagram, Grealish wrote: "One of the reasons I joined City was to play alongside you brother! The best I've ever had the pleasure of playing with for sure! Legend!"</p><picture><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt023b91358a84a49b/Screenshot%202025-04-05%20100759.png?format=webp" type="image/webp"><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt023b91358a84a49b/Screenshot%202025-04-05%20100759.png?format=jpg" type="image/jpeg"><img src="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt023b91358a84a49b/Screenshot%202025-04-05%20100759.png?format=jpg" alt="Jack Grealish Kevin De Bruyne 2025" data-source="Instagram" data-copyright="@jackgrealish" data-portal-copyright="@jackgrealish" perform:prop="uuid:blt023b91358a84a49b;width:489;height:876"></picture>

WHAT GREALISH SAID

<p>De Bruyne has been instrumental in guiding City towards the success they have had in recent years under Pep Guardiola. The 33-year-old has won 15 major honours with the Premier League champions, which included six top-flight titles in seven years. Grealish has reaped the rewards of linking up with the Belgian and is understandably grateful for his contributions.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>While De Bruyne is on the hunt for a new club, there are whispers that Grealish could also depart City this summer due to his poor form. AC Milan have been tipped as a potential destination for the England international.</p>

WHAT NEXT?

Jack Grealish sends emotional farewell message to Kevin De Bruyne after Man City star announces summer exit | Goal.com

Manchester City star Jack Grealish has paid tribute to team-mate Kevin De Bruyne after the Belgian announced he will be leaving the club this summer. 

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