Premier League: Manchester City reveals tribute to Kevin de Bruyne on the Academy campus
Manchester City has created a permanent tribute for Kevin De Bruyne after discovering a mosaic and devoted a road to the club’s academy in the departure midfielder.
By Bruyne is set for his final city Presentation at Etihad Stadium During the Tuesday Premier League clash with Bournemouth Before leaving when his contract expires in June.
The mosaic, which is installed from a training step at the City Football Academy, describes a celebration of De Bruyne and has been revealed to the player by club chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak on Tuesday.
Created by the local Manchester artist and fan of the city Mark Kennedy, the artwork is the last in a series of tribute to the city’s greats, including Yaya Toure, Joe Hart, David Silva, Vincent Company, Sergio Aguero, Fernandinho AND Ilkay Gundogan.
The road connecting the Academy with the first team center is renamed Kevin de Bruyne Crescent.
Belgium International de Bruyne has scored 108 goals in 420 games for City since joining the German club Wolfsburg in 2015.
During his 10-year stay, the 33-year-old became City’s most successful player, winning six Premier League titles, two Cups of the Armed Forces, five league, Champions League, Super Cup and World Club Cup.