Pablo Zabaleta will receive a hero's sendoff from Manchester City tomorrow but there will be no fond farewell for Yaya Toure, who could yet be offered a new deal by the club.
Zabaleta's departure after nine years was confirmed at the weekend after the favourite decided not to seek a new deal at the end of the campaign. The club will mark his service after the last home game of the season against West Brom with video montages, tributes and a presentation.
Toure enjoys similar status among the fans and would be afforded a matching show of respect should it be his last outing at the Etihad Stadium, but that is not yet certain.
The 34-year-old Ivorian seemed certain to be on his way out when manager Pep Guardiola sidelined him at the start of the campaign but he has returned to a key role and could be asked to stay for an eighth season.
Five other out-of-contract players - Jesus Navas, Gael Clichy, Bacary Sagna, Willy Caballero and Tosin Adarabioyo - are also waiting to find out about their futures, though most are expected to join Zabaleta in leaving as Guardiola reshapes the squad.
