Kevin De Bruyne almost impossible to replace as incredible stats show he’s won over 40 PER CENT of Man City’s points

KEVIN DE BRUYNE will be almost impossible to replace.

Because he has helped win more than 40 PER CENT of Manchester City's points.

The Belgian great, 33, announced on Friday he will .

joined City from Wolfsburg in 2015 for £55million.

And he has proven to be an all-time legend for City and the Premier League, winning six titles and playing a key role in the famous Treble in 2022-23.

Now the stats show just how important De Bruyne is for .

According to AskGamblers, De Bruyne has directly contributed to more than two-fifths of City's Premier League points between 2015-16 and 2023-24 – his nine full seasons in Manchester.

To be precise, the exact figure is 41.9 per cent.

De Bruyne has racked up 70 goals and 118 assists Prem assists for City.

They have led to 328 points – out of City's total tally of 783 over the time frame.

And the figures work out that the playmaker provides 36.4 points per season.

Interestingly, his bit-part role this season – starting just 12 times in the – has coincided with City's poorest campaign in years.

Pep Guardiola's men will lose their four-year grip on the Prem trophy – and are in a battle to qualify for the Champions League as .

De Bruyne took to social media with an emotional post to confirm his upcoming exit.

He wrote: “Dear Manchester. Seeing this, you'll probably realise where this is heading.

“So I'll get straight to it and let you know that these will be my final months as a Manchester City player.

“Nothing about this is easy to write, but as players, we all know this day eventually comes.

“That day is here – and you deserve to hear it from me first. Football led me to all of you – and to this city.

“Chasing my dream, not knowing this period would change my life. This city, this club, these people... gave me EVERYTHING.

“I had no choice but to giveEVERYTHINGback! And guess what – we wonEVERYTHING.

“Whether we like it or not, it's time to say goodbye. Suri Rome, Mason, Michele and I are beyond grateful for what this place has meant to our family.

“Manchesterwill forever be home on our kids'passports– and more importantly, in each of ourhearts. This will always be ourHOME.

“We cannot thank the city, club staff, team-mates, friends and family enough for this ten-year ride.

“Every story comes to an end, but this has definitely been the best chapter.

“Let's enjoy these last moments together! Much love, KDB.”

There is already plenty of speculation about where De Bruyne will play his football next season.

The MLS is the early most likely option ahead of Saudi Arabia – especially as .