Guardiola Reveals De Bruyne Exit Was ‘Forced’ – ‘It Wasn’t My Decision

 

KEVIN DE BRUYNE 'FORCED OUT' OF MAN CITY! PEP GUARDIOLA ADMITS SUMMER EXIT WAS 'CLUB DECISION' THAT LEFT BELGIAN STAR DEVASTATED

In a bombshell revelation, Pep Guardiola has admitted that Kevin De Bruyne’s impending departure from Manchester City was a cold, calculated "club decision"—one that left the manager struggling to break the news to the Belgian legend.

🔴 What Guardiola Said

At a pre-season press conference, Pep revealed:

"These choices are never easy, especially with players who wrote history here. But the club decided it was time. I had to look Kev in the eye and tell him. That was hard."

💔 Why City Are Letting Him Go

1️⃣ Age & Injuries: De Bruyne (33 in June) missed 32 games last season with recurring hamstring issues.

2️⃣ Wage Bill: His £400k/week salary could fund two younger signings.

3️⃣ Project Evolution: City believe Phil Foden (CAM) and Mateo Kovačić (CM) can fill the void.

🌍 Where Next for KDB?

🇸🇦 Al-Nassr: Ronaldo’s club ready to offer £50m/year.

🇺🇸 Inter Miami: Talks ongoing with Messi’s camp about a link-up.

🇧🇪 Anderlecht: Sentimental return as player-coach.

📉 The Brutal Reality of Modern Football

No Room for Sentiment: City’s model under Guardiola has always been ruthless (see: Agüero, Silva, Kompany exits).

Statue Guaranteed: But legends don’t get contracts for past glory.

🗣️ Fan Backlash

"This is how you treat our greatest ever midfielder?"

"First Gündoğan, now KDB. Who’s next? Foden at 30?"

"Pep’s a genius, but this feels heartless."

🔮 What’s Next?

July 1: De Bruyne’s exit will be officially announced.

Replacement: City are already targeting Florian Wirtz (2025).

Legacy: A testimonial at the Etihad is being planned.