So apparently we might all get the chance to remain as EU citizens individually after brexit

[StealthPolarBear]

This sounds fantastic. Presumably it won't apply to people who were resident in the UK before brexit. Other than that (fairly major) one, what's the catch?

www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/brexit-eu-citizenship-keep-freedom-of-movement-guy-verhofstadt-chief-negotiator-opt-in-passports-a7465271.html

Sorry I mean it will only apply to residents as at the point we exit. I assume.

Unfortunately the article is from 2016.
I read it thinking yes! But I don't think it will happen.

Oh :(

Dammit.

definitely can't see the EU top brass agreeing to this