What Kevin De Bruyne Said to Mateo Kovacic in the Dressing Room After Winning His First Premier League Title at Man City
After Manchester City secured their sixth Premier League title in seven years with a 3-1 victory over West Ham United, behind-the-scenes footage has emerged capturing a moment between Kevin De Bruyne and Mateo Kovacic in the dressing room.
In a video shared on the club’s official YouTube channel, De Bruyne was seen addressing Kovacic, saying, “This is what you came for.”
Kovacic, who joined City from Chelsea for a reported fee of £30 million in the previous summer transfer window, had played a pivotal role throughout his debut league campaign.
He appeared in 30 matches, starting 16 of them and scoring one goal. The duo of De Bruyne and Kovacic featured together in 11 league games during the season, culminating in their presence on the pitch during the crucial final minutes of the title-winning match against West Ham.
For Kovacic, who had not won a Premier League title during his four years at Chelsea, De Bruyne’s words likely resonated deeply. With De Bruyne boasting six league titles with City, his comment encapsulated the significance of Kovacic’s move to Manchester.
Additionally, Kovacic now has the opportunity to achieve another milestone at City that eluded him at Chelsea – winning the FA Cup. A victory against Manchester United at Wembley Stadium would cap off what has already been a successful debut season for the Croatian midfielder at City, further underscoring the rationale behind his decision to join the club.
