Kevin De Bruyne is on the verge of completing a sensational move to Napoli, with the Belgian midfielder set to sign a three-year contract with the newly crowned Serie A champions in the coming days.
Kevin De Bruyne Napoli Transfer
After a decade of dominance at Manchester City, De Bruyne is preparing to begin a new chapter in Italy. Multiple sources, including transfer experts Matteo Moretto and Fabrizio Romano, report that the 33-year-old’s lawyers will arrive in Naples this week to finalize and sign the agreement.
De Bruyne will leave Manchester City as one of the club’s all-time greats, having won six Premier League titles, a Champions League, and numerous domestic trophies during his glittering stay under Pep Guardiola. Despite his desire to stay, City chose not to offer a contract extension.
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Napoli have reportedly beaten off interest from clubs across the Premier League, Major League Soccer, the Saudi Pro League, and Serie A rivals, including Inter.
The Partenopei acted swiftly after De Bruyne’s exit from Manchester City was confirmed, with sporting director Giovanni Manna initiating contact just days later.
According to Italian media, De Bruyne has cut off negotiations with other clubs and is now focused solely on completing his move to Naples.
Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis all but confirmed the deal during the club’s Scudetto victory parade earlier this week, telling reporters he had already spoken to De Bruyne and his family via video call.
“He’s already bought a villa,” De Laurentiis revealed. “It was a beautiful sight, a lovely family.”
Kevin De Bruyne Napoli Contract Details
The reported deal will see De Bruyne earn up to €25 million over three years. His base salary will start at €6 million per season for the first two years, dropping slightly to €5 million in the third.
Performance-based bonuses could further boost his earnings, and Gazzetta dello Sport reports an initial signing bonus of €10 million.
Should the contract be signed as expected, De Bruyne will remain at Napoli until at least 2028 — by which time he will be 36.
The deal is being hailed as a major coup for Napoli sporting director Giovanni Manna, who orchestrated the negotiations. It also sends a strong message to Europe that despite the uncertainty surrounding manager Antonio Conte, Napoli are serious about maintaining their place among the continent’s elite.
Why De Bruyne Chose Napoli
Several factors reportedly influenced De Bruyne’s decision. Napoli’s return to the UEFA Champions League and recent domestic success made them an appealing choice from a sporting perspective.
The Belgian international and his wife were married in Sorrento in 2017 too and are said to be fond of the area.
His wife, Michele Lacroix, has already visited Naples to scout schools and housing options for their three children, and reports suggest the family has already purchased a villa in the city.
De Bruyne also shares strong ties with several Napoli players—both past and present—including Belgium teammate Romelu Lukaku and former international colleague Dries Mertens, who is believed to have spoken positively about life at the club.
With De Bruyne’s arrival, Napoli’s odds to defend the Scudetto are likely to shift—a key development for fans tracking Serie A betting sites, especially with the transfer market heating up across Italy.
