Pep Guardiola admits parting with Kevin De Bruyne has been one of the most difficult moments of his Manchester City reign.Belgian midfielder De Bruyne will leave City when his contract expires at the end of the season after Guardiola decided not to offer him a new deal.

For Manchester City supporters, a 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest in early December offered a rare moment of cheer during an otherwise thoroughly miserable time for the troubled Premier League champions.

Manchester City have opted against handing Kevin De Bruyne a new contract with Pep Guardiola admitting player exits are the hardest part of the job ahead of an emotional farewell