Pep Guardiola announces the end of Kevin De Bruyne’s tenure at Manchester City, approving his transfer to Manchester United and confirming his jersey number.

Pep Guardiola stood at the podium, facing a room packed with journalists, their cameras flashing like distant lightning. The news he was about to deliver would send shockwaves through the football world.

“As many of you may already know,” Guardiola began, his voice steady but tinged with regret, “Kevin De Bruyne’s time at Manchester City has come to an end.”

Gasps filled the room, followed by a cacophony of murmurs and rapid typing as reporters scrambled to break the news.

“But that’s not all,” Guardiola continued, holding up a hand to quiet the crowd. “We have approved his transfer to our rivals, Manchester United.”

The room erupted in chaos, questions flying from every corner. Guardiola held his ground, calmly addressing each inquiry with a practiced ease.

“As for his jersey number,” Guardiola paused for dramatic effect, “Kevin will be wearing the number 17 shirt for Manchester United.”

The shock was palpable, the implications of this transfer reverberating far beyond the walls of the press conference room. De Bruyne, the midfield maestro loved by City fans, was crossing the divide to join their fiercest rivals.

In the days that followed, speculation ran rampant. Some questioned Guardiola’s decision, while others praised the boldness of the move. Manchester United supporters eagerly awaited the arrival of their new talisman, while Manchester City fans grappled with the bittersweet reality of bidding farewell to a beloved star.

As the dust settled and the transfer became official, one thing was certain: the upcoming Manchester derbies would be more fiercely contested than ever before. And at the center of it all would be Kevin De Bruyne, wearing the iconic number 7 shirt, ready to make his mark on the history of both clubs.

Pep Guardiola stood at the podium, facing a room packed with journalists, their cameras flashing like distant lightning. The news he was about to deliver would send shockwaves through the football world.

“As many of you may already know,” Guardiola began, his voice steady but tinged with regret, “Kevin De Bruyne’s time at Manchester City has come to an end.”

Gasps filled the room, followed by a cacophony of murmurs and rapid typing as reporters scrambled to break the news.

“But that’s not all,” Guardiola continued, holding up a hand to quiet the crowd. “We have approved his transfer to our rivals, Manchester United.”

The room erupted in chaos, questions flying from every corner. Guardiola held his ground, calmly addressing each inquiry with a practiced ease.

“As for his jersey number,” Guardiola paused for dramatic effect, “Kevin will be wearing the number 17 shirt for Manchester United.”

The shock was palpable, the implications of this transfer reverberating far beyond the walls of the press conference room. De Bruyne, the midfield maestro loved by City fans, was crossing the divide to join their fiercest rivals.

In the days that followed, speculation ran rampant. Some questioned Guardiola’s decision, while others praised the boldness of the move. Manchester United supporters eagerly awaited the arrival of their new talisman, while Manchester City fans grappled with the bittersweet reality of bidding farewell to a beloved star.

As the dust settled and the transfer became official, one thing was certain: the upcoming Manchester derbies would be more fiercely contested than ever before. And at the center of it all would be Kevin De Bruyne, wearing the iconic number 7 shirt, ready to make his mark on the history of both clubs.