Kevin De Bruyne is reportedly set to make a sensational move to Serie A champions Napoli, with the Belgian midfielder expected to sign a lucrative three-year deal as a free agent.
The 32-year-old’s contract with Manchester City is due to expire on June 30, bringing an end to a highly successful era in the Premier League, where he helped the club to multiple domestic titles and a UEFA Champions League triumph.
Despite receiving multiple offers from other clubs around the world, including a notable approach from Major League Soccer side Chicago Fire, De Bruyne is said to be leaning strongly toward a move to Naples. His decision is reportedly motivated not only by professional ambitions, such as competing in the Champions League, but also by personal connections to Italy—having previously held his wedding ceremony in the picturesque town of Sorrento, near Naples.
Transfer insiders Fabrizio Romano and Matteo Moretto have revealed key financial details of Napoli’s offer. The proposed deal includes a net annual salary of €6 million for the first two seasons, which will decrease to €5 million in the final year of the contract. Though this represents a significant reduction from the wages he currently earns at Manchester City, it is balanced by a generous €10 million signing-on bonus, according to a report by Sportitalia.
Should the deal be finalized, De Bruyne would become a marquee signing for Napoli, joining the club fresh off their historic Serie A title win and ahead of a highly anticipated Champions League campaign. His presence would not only bring world-class experience to Napoli’s midfield but also boost the club's global profile.
According to several reliable Italian media outlets, including Sky Sport Italia and Sportitalia, an official announcement is expected very soon, with negotiations believed to be in their final stages. Fans of the Partenopei are already expressing excitement over what could be one of the biggest transfers in recent clubÂ
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