KEVIN DE BRUYNE’S wife Michele stole the show as he bid farewell to Manchester City.
Michele, 31, sent her husband an emotional message after last night’s 3-1 win over Bournemouth at the Etihad.
The game after a decade of trophy decadence.
And as tributes were paid to De Bruyne, 33, by teammates past and present in a post-match presentation.
The Belgian was joined on the field by his three children – Mason, 9, Rome, 8 and Suri, 5.
And during an emotional evening for all present.
But afterwards, the fellow Belgian paid her own personal tribute to De Bruyne on Instagram.
Michele, who met her man in 2014, posted a touching photo showing her gazing into the eyes of her partner.
And she also gave a nod to City, where De Bruyne won six titles and the 2023 Champions League, in a heartwarming caption.
Michele, who married De Bruyne in 2017, wrote: “Forever home.”;;
Fans reacted with delight, with one saying: “Incredible story, incredible team.”;;
Another declared: “We will miss you, Royal Family.”;;
One noted: “What a family, we will miss you so much.”;;
Another added: “Beautiful, good luck to you and the family.”;;
Thoughts now , with the veteran playmaker showing he’s got what it takes to cut it at the highest level.
He was thought to be attracting interest from several of City’s rivals.
But potential Serie A champions Napoli now look to be in pole position after De Bruyne reportedly ruled out remaining in England.
Speaking after his final game, the icon paid tribute to Manchester and insisted it will always be “home.”;;
De Bruyne said: “Manchester is home, Manchester is where these little kids were born.
“I came here with my wife, Michelle, to stay for a long time, I didn’t expect to be here 10 years.
“To do what we’ve done as a club, supporters, teammates, we’ve won everything.”;;
