Kevin De Bruyne Completes Napoli Switch And Will Earn EIGHT-FIGURE Signing On Bonus

The details of the Kevin De Bruyne Napoli contract have been revealed after the midfield maestro completed his move to Napoli.  

De Bruyne joins the 2024-25 Scudetto winners after ten glorious years at Man City. During his time with the English Premier League heavyweights, De Bruyne won every club trophy available.

That included six domestic titles, a UCL crown, five League Cups, two FA Cups as well as the Super Cup and Club World Cup. He was also voted as City’s player of the season on four occasions.

De Bruyne made 422 appearances for the Cityzens, racking up 108 goals and an impressive 177 assists. He leaves Pep Guardiola’s side as a club legend and will now embark on his new journey with the Azzurri.

Kevin De Bruyne Napoli Contract Length

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Prior to his Serie A switch, many US bettors have already wagered on the best betting sites that Kevin De Bruyne will inspire Napoli to consecutive Scudetto’s.

De Bruyne has initially penned a two-year deal at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. The Belgian baller successfully completed his Azzurri medical in Rome on Thursday.

33-year-old De Bruyne will stay with Antonio Cone’s side until at least 2027. However, his deal does include the option to extend his stay for a further year.

What Is Kevin De Bruyne’s Signing On Fee?

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According to Sky Sports‘ Sacha Tavolieri, the Kevin De Bruyne signing on fee is a cool €10million. That figure is expected to be paid to the midfield star upfront.

After he passed his medical, Napoli announced the signing of De Bruyne on Thursday afternoon. The Belgian would have joined sooner but there was a slight delay with paperwork concerning his image rights.

Nonetheless, that minor hiccup has been ironed out and now the De Bruyne transfer is confirmed, Tavolieri said that KDB will go on vacation before joining his new team-mates in pre-season.

How Much Will Kevin De Bruyne Earn At Napoli?

Unsurprisingly, Kevin De Bruyne was offered a significant pay cut to join Napoli this summer. That’s because he was one of the highest soccer earners in the world at Man City.

At the Etihad, De Bruyne banked approximately €20.6m per season. The Azzurri were certainly not going to match those figures. Especially as De Bruyne turns 34 at the end of June.

Per various reports, De Bruyne will earn a basic salary of €6m per season in Naples. That could rise to €7m with bonuses included. If he opts to stay for a third season, it’s believed De Bruyne’s earnings will drop slightly.

Who Will Kevin De Bruyne Make His Serie A Debut Against?

Now a Napoli player, Kevin De Bruyne will be in line to make his Serie A debut against newly-promoted Sassuolo at the Mapei Stadium on the weekend of August 23, 2025.

His first home outing at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona will potentially come against Cagliari. The following games come against Fiorentina (A), Pisa (H) and Milan (A).