According to the official website of Manchester City, the last Home Premier League match of the season of the season – originally expected to serve as the farewell of Kevin De Bruyne at Etihad – were postponed due to planning conflicts with the FA Cup final. The competition is now set to start UTC on May 20 at 7:00 PM.
Official club statement:
The FA Cup final of Manchester City against Crystal Palace is planned to start on 17 May at 2:00 PM UTC. As a result, the last home game of the club of the season, originally set up on May 18 at 6:00 PM UTC, is again planned until 20 May at 7:00 PM UTC. This match, against Bournemouth, will mark the farewell to club legend Kevin De Bruyne, who will leave after ten years of service.
This emotionally important competition offers city fans, players and staff a special moment to say goodbye to “King Kevin” and to thank him for everything he contributed to the club since arrival in the summer of 2015.
Further details are announced closer to the date.
To date, De Bruyne has made 417 performances for Manchester City and scored 107 goals and became the first midfielder since Colin Bell who scores more than 100 goals for the club. He helped the city to win 19 large titles, including:
• 6 Premier League Championships
• 2 FA -Bekers
• 5 EFL -Bekers
• 1 UEFA Champions League
• 1 FIFA Club World Cup
• 1 UEFA Super Cup
• 3 Community shields