June 26, 2025
The Belgium captain featured in 40 matches in all competitions for City last campaign
Regular internationals Savinho, Abdukodir Khusanov and Claudio Echeverri were all unable to find a place in the squad on Tuesday
The night was all about De Bruyne, whose game was his last at the Etihad in a sky-blue City shirt
The return of the 2024 Ballon d'Or winner could be a big boost in City's push for a Champions League spot next season
The return of the 2024 Ballon d'Or winner can be a big boost in City's push for a Champions League spot
Newcastle United, Chelsea and Aston Villa all have 66 points after 37 matches, while City are sixth with 65 and have a game in hand over the three clubs
Despite praise for opponents Crystal Palace, boss Pep Guardiola’s irritation at his side's inability to convert their dominant possession was not far from the surface
City have had a "horrific season" in the words of striker Erling Haaland, with Guardiola's side falling by the wayside in the Premier League title race
