BREAKING NEWS: “He Really SHOCKED Me!” – Kevin De Bruyne Names ONE Manchester United Star Who Surprised Him the Most This Season‼️
In a moment of rare honesty and admiration, Manchester City’s midfield maestro Kevin De Bruyne has spoken out about a Manchester United player who completely shocked him with his performance last season — and it’s a name that’s now echoing across the football world.
🗣️ “To be honest, he really shocked me with his performance for Manchester United this season. I wasn’t expecting that from him,” De Bruyne admitted in a recent interview. “I genuinely thought he was an average player, but after what I saw this season… I have to give him credit. He was outstanding.”
While De Bruyne is known for his sharp footballing mind and fierce competitiveness on the pitch, he didn’t hold back in showing respect for his Premier League rival. Though he didn’t initially rate the player highly, he confessed that this past season completely changed his perception.
Though the player’s name wasn’t revealed immediately, sources suggest it could be Kobbie Mainoo, the young United midfielder who rose through the ranks and became one of the most influential figures in the squad. With commanding performances, crucial goals, and unmatched composure for his age, Mainoo earned the admiration of not just United fans, but now even Premier League rivals.
🔥 “EVERYBODY is talking about his performance last season,” one fan posted online. “WHAT A PLAYER we’ve got. And if De Bruyne is impressed, you know it’s real.”
It’s not every day that a City legend gives props to a United talent, but it’s clear this player made a lasting impression — and the football world is taking notice.