Sometimes, a player is more than just talent on a team sheet — they’re the pulse, the calm in the chaos, the one who makes the extraordinary look routine. Manchester City are going to have a Kevin De Bruyne shaped hole in their squad next season.
Fans will miss the moments of collective breath holding when they know that he is going to do something magical.They will miss the way he sees passes others can’t, the way he leads without needing to shout, the way his presence alone would lift the team.
City have the depth, the tactics, and the stars — but they will still miss the magic. They’ll miss the heartbeat of their midfield, the one who could turn tight games into triumphs and make champions look like champions.
The maestro was at work bringing City from 2 goals down to a 5- 2 win against Crystal Palace.