India, May 21 -- Kevin De Bruyne bid an emotional farewell to the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday night, as Manchester City marked his final home appearance with a tribute fitting for a club legend. The talented midfielder, now 33 and having shone in sky blue for a decade, is set to leave this summer.

Moments after City's 3-1 win over Bournemouth, supporters posted a tribute video for De Bruyne, teammates gave him a guard of honour and he received messages from people close to him and former teammates. Man City then announced that a statue of De Bruyne has been commissioned and will soon join the icons outside the Etihad.

"It means I will always be part of this club," De Bruyne said after the game. "Whenever I come back with family and friend...