Kevin De Bruyne was consigned to the bench in his final Manchester City game
Meanwhile, Jack Grealish was left out of the squad amid his uncertain future
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By YASEEN ZAMAN
Published: 10:14 EDT, 25 May 2025 | Updated: 10:20 EDT, 25 May 2025
Kevin De Bruyne was not named in the starting XI against Fulham in what will be his final game for Manchester City.
The Belgian announced last month that he will leave City this summer upon the expiration of his contract, bringing an end to his decade-long stay at the Etihad.
Meanwhile, there was no room at all for Jack Grealish, who was left out entirely of Pep Guardiola's matchday squad for Sunday's crucial trip to west London.
The playmaker has featured for just 143 minutes across six appearances in the top-flight since the turn of the year and was not brought off the bench in 11 matches. He was also the last player to leave De Bruyne's farewell party in the week.
Grealish was the final member of the first team squad to exit at 1.35am and, decked out in ripped jeans, squeezed his way past a member of staff.
Boss Guardiola has also confirmed a decision will shortly be made over whether Grealish departs the Etihad over the coming weeks.
Kevin De Bruyne was not handed a start against Fulham in his final game for Manchester City
Jack Grealish was not included in the squad as speculation around his future has ramped up
The Englishman was last to leave De Bruyne's farewell party in the midweek, exiting at 1.35am