Jack Grealish has posted a heartfelt tribute to his Manchester City team-mate Kevin De Bruyne after the Belgian announced that he would be leaving the club at the end of the season.
Taking to Instagram in response to De Bruyne’s announcement, Grealish, 29, wrote: ‘One of the reasons I joined City was to play alongside you brother!.
‘The best I’ve ever had the pleasure of playinh with for sure. Legend! #kevindebruyne’.
It was accompanied by a collage of pictured that showed the two players together in various snaps both on and off the field.
Grealish registered five goals and 11 assists in that campaign as he became a pivotal player in attack.
Jack Grealish has posted a heartfelt tribute to his Manchester City team-mate Kevin De Bruyne
De Bruyne and Grealish celebrate after beating Manchester United to win the 2023 FA Cup
The pair played a key role in guiding the Citizens to a historic treble in the 2022-23 season
De Bruyne was in fine form of his own, contributing 10 goals and a remarkable 29 assists in all competitions to help Guardiola’s side become only the second English team to win a domestic and European treble.
Revealing his decision in an emotional letter to fans on Friday, De Bruyne, 33, 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.’
