CHICAGO — In an emotional statement that moved baseball fans, former Chicago Cubs star Kris Bryant expressed his desire to return to his old team for his final season, stating that there’s no better place than Chicago to say goodbye to baseball.

This statement quickly spread throughout the Major League Baseball community, because Bryant is not just a former Cubs player — he is an icon of the generation that brought home the historic 2016 championship, ending the team’s 108-year title drought.

In a recent interview with the press, Bryant couldn’t hide his emotions when talking about his time at Wrigley Field.

“If there’s one thing I’m always thinking about as my career nears its end, it’s going back to Chicago,” Bryant said. “I don’t know if that will happen, but in my heart, I’m always hoping that my final season will be where it all began.”

Bryant emphasized that the Cubs were not only the team where he started his MLB career, but also where he grew both professionally and personally.

“Chicago gave me the opportunity to become the player I dreamed of being. This city, these fans… it all changed my life.”

Bryant joined the Cubs in 2015 and immediately became one of the brightest stars in the league.

He won the 2015 Rookie of the Year award before embarking on a legendary 2016 season.

That year, Bryant not only played exceptionally well but also played a central role in the Cubs’ talented young roster. He finished the season as the NL MVP, helping the team advance to the World Series.

The most memorable moment came in Game 7 of the 2016 World Series, when Bryant caught the final groundball and threw it to first base to complete a historic victory.

That was a moment millions of Cubs fans will never forget.

After the game, Bryant beamed on the court amidst the Cleveland rain—an image that became iconic for ending the longest-running curse in American sports.

After years with the Cubs, Bryant was traded to the San Francisco Giants in 2021 before signing a long-term contract with the Colorado Rockies.

However, in recent years, Bryant’s career has been significantly impacted by back injuries.

Despite this, he insists he’s not thinking about retiring immediately.

“I still have a great love for this game,” Bryant said. “But when that day comes, I want to make sure I leave in the right way.”

And for Bryant, that “right way” seems to only be possible in Chicago.

Immediately after Bryant’s statement went viral, the Cubs’ social media was flooded with emotional responses from fans.

Many believe Bryant deserves a farewell season with the Cubs, much like many MLB legends have returned to their former teams to end their careers.

One fan wrote:

“Bryant isn’t just an MVP. He’s a part of Chicago history.”

Another shared:

“If the Cubs give Bryant one last season at Wrigley Field, the whole stadium will stand up and applaud.”

Currently, the Cubs’ management has not made an official comment on the possibility of Bryant’s return.

However, many MLB experts believe a symbolic short-term contract is entirely possible if Bryant decides to enter his final season in the next few years.

For the Cubs, it’s not just a professional decision—it’s also a way to honor one of the most important players in the team’s modern history.

When asked what always comes to mind when thinking about Chicago, Bryant answered with a simple yet meaningful statement:

“There are places you play. And there are places that become a part of your life.”

For Kris Bryant, that place has always been Chicago.

And if his dream comes true, the day he walks onto Wrigley Field for his final season could become one of the most emotional moments in Cubs history.