Manchester City will create a statue of Kevin de Bruyne outside the Etihad Stadium and honor the midfield masters at the end of the season.
Manchester City has officially confirmed that the statue of Kevin de Bruyne will be established outside the Etihad Stadium in recognition of his extraordinary contribution to the club over the past decade.
The announcement comes after Manchester City’s growing traditions celebrates the modern and historic success of the iconic figures shaped the club.
In 2021, the statues of former captain Vincent Kopany and midfielder David Silva were unveiled to mark their rise to dominance at Manchester City.
A year later, in 2022, City marked his unforgettable 93:20 goals with a statue, winning the honors of all-time top scorer Sergio Agüero, which put the club’s first Premier League title seal in 2012.
In 2023, the club pays tribute to three legends of the earlier Golden Age, Mike Summerbee, Francis Lee and Colin Bell, the statue celebrates their 30 years of integrated service starting in the 1960s.
Now, it’s Kevin de Bruyne’s turn to immortalize. Since joining Manchester City in 2015, the Belgian organizers have been the team’s heartbeat, winning multiple Premier League titles, domestic cups and playing a key role in the club’s historic Champions League victory.
Known for his unparalleled vision, precise passes and football intelligence, De Bruy not only sets records but also redefines the role of a modern midfielder.
The upcoming statue will become a permanent symbol of De Bruyne’s legacy, occupying a decade of glory and leadership that will help cement City’s position as the elite in world football.
The club has not revealed when the statue will be unveiled, but fans can expect a tribute to one of the greatest players wearing a sky blue shirt.
