Pep Guardiola praised Kevin De Bruyne's tremendous influence at Manchester City as he nears his exit. De Bruyne's stats since joining from Wolfsburg include 106 goals in 413 appearances and a strong record of assists. Guardiola, while cautious about labeling De Bruyne among the greatest, acknowledged his pivotal role in the club's success over the last decade. The article also explores who's among the top midfielders in Premier League history, noting Yaya Toure's unique style and impact, setting a high standard for future players to aspire to.
Always I have to be careful for the respect for the players that have played incredible roles, but there's no doubt he's one of the greatest for sure, said Pep Guardiola of Kevin De Bruyne's impending exit from Manchester City. De Bruyne's impact at City since joining from Wolfsburg in 2015 has been huge, with the Belgian scoring 106 goals in 413 appearances, contributing to 187 Premier League goals (scoring or assisting), equalling the assist record for a single season and winning 19 trophies.
Yaya Toure played in a style different to any midfielder the Premier League had seen before. He had the physicality of a centre-back, screening of a No 6, driving ability of a No 8, and shot power of a striker, patch-worked together in one sky blue-clad body. There was Claude Makelele, who achieved Toure's defensive coverage but was far more limited in attack.
While Guardiola was careful about discussing where he stands in the greatest player debate, the City coach praised his influence in our success in the last decade.
We'll publish the results on Sunday. Yaya Toure Premier League career: Manchester City 2010-18.
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