De Bruyne is about to bid farewell to Manchester City at the end of the season. In an interview with Manchester City's official website, he reviewed the unforgettable decade of Manchester City's career.

■ Looking back at the decade of Manchester City's career, De Bruyne said: "I'm proud of what we have achieved. When you come here, you know that Manchester City has a chance to win trophys, but you don't think about how much you can win. You want to win once, and then you want to win again. Until then, you're really reflecting on all of this. It feels great."

"I want to enjoy this time and also bring joy to the fans. I want to play beautifully. Football, play in a positive way and enjoy yourself. I think my style of playing is a reflection of my nature. We do what many people desire to do, and I hope people will enjoy my football performance. "

" I try to be the best player, but at the same time I want to enjoy life with my family and friends, and the two are perfectly integrated in Manchester City. Everyone pursues differently, but my goal is always to please the fans and enjoy the process, and I hope I do it."

■ Speaking of the upcoming game, De Bruyne said that professionalism will still be his only rule

"I'm not sure how I feel, whether it's the moment I'm with my family before and after the game. We'll let it go. There will inevitably be emotional fluctuations in the long years here, especially when people keep expressing their emotions."

"But once I step on the court, I will focus on winning. Although this is an important personal moment, the essence of football is to win. I will only be truly immersed in this emotion after the game. Now everything comes first."

De Bruyne, now 33 years old, officially transferred to Manchester City from Wolfsburg in August 2015. In a full decade of playing for Manchester City, winning 19 major trophys in 420 games and 108 goals and 177 assists, the numbers intuitively interpret the extraordinary achievements of one of the best midfielders in Manchester City’s history.

However, De Bruyne's influence is much more than that. His talent, skills and leadership qualities constitute the core cornerstone of Manchester City's glorious period.