Kevin De Bruyne thanks Manchester City fans for 'warm welcome' as Belgium star eyes first Premier League start

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Kevin De Bruyne thanked fans for the 'warm welcome' they've given him
Manchester City new boy sealed his £52m move from Wolfsburg last month
De Bruyne is bidding to make the first start of his City career on Saturday
Manuel Pellegrini's league leaders host West Ham at the Etihad Stadium

Published: 18:16 EST, 17 September 2015 | Updated: 04:16 EST, 18 September 2015

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Manchester City's record signing Kevin De Bruyne has thanked fans for the 'warm welcome' they've given him following his £52million move from Wolfsburg.

The Belgium international sealed his return to the Premier League last month and got his City career off to perfect start with victory over Crystal Palace last weekend.

De Bruyne is yet to start for his new club and came off the bench during his side's midweek Champions League defeat by Serie A champions Juventus.

Manchester City's record signing Kevin De Bruyne has thanked fans for the 'warm welcome' they've given him

The 24-year-old was greeted by eager City supporters at the Etihad as he took part in a meet and greet

De Bruyne donned City's new bright green third kit as he posed for selfies with fans and signed autographs

Last season's Bundesliga Player of the Year took to Twitter to thank the City fans for their support

And the former Chelsea midfielder was greeted by eager City supporters at the Etihad Stadium on Thursday as he took part in a meet and greet event.

Fans turned up in force to meet their club's new signing ahead of their home clash against West Ham on the weekend.

The 24-year-old donned City's new green third kit as he posed for selfies with fans and signed autographs.

And last season's Bundesliga Player of the Year thanked fans on Twitter by posting: 'It was great meeting you all today, thank you for the warm welcome! #MCFC.'

De Bruyne will be hoping to make the first Premier League start of his City career when Manuel Pellegrini's side host their east London rivals on Saturday.