Manchester City’s star midfielder Kevin de Bruyne pulled off a Lionel Messi move as he surprised his fellow teammates with customised platinum iPhones to commemorate club’s historic treble-winning season. This extravagant gesture comes as Manchester City prepares to kick off the new Premier League season with high spirits.
Similar to Lionel Messi, who gifted 24-carat gold iPhones worth £175,000 to Argentina’s victorious World Cup squad, De Bruyne gifted 26 crafted custom-made iPhones, each carrying an estimated value of £5,000.
These luxurious devices were designed in collaboration with renowned mobile artisans, iDesign Gold. The exclusive phones were presented to his teammates during team’s gathering organized by De Bruyne on Thursday.
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Notably, the Manchester City squad is now in discussions with iDesign Gold to establish a partnership that would lead to the creation of distinctive, bespoke iPhones.
The 2022-23 season marked an unprecedented triumph for Manchester City, becoming a milestone in the club’s 129-year history. Under the guidance of manager Pep Guardiola, the team achieved a remarkable treble victory, conquering the Premier League, the Champions League, and the FA Cup.
iDesign Gold’s CEO and creative director, Ben Lyons, articulated the company’s mission, stating, “Our vision is to empower individuals to embrace their individuality, express their unique style and make a bold statement in the digital world which is why we were honored to work with Kevin.”
Kevin de Bruyne fit to start against Burnley
Kevin De Bruyne has completely recovered from hamstring injury and is fit to start against Burnley on Friday. Notably, Bruyne suffered a hamstring injury during Man City’s Champions League final and made his first appearance of pre-season in the Community Shield.
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