Why has the Kevin De Bruyne Napoli transfer been delayed? The Belgian maestro is due to sign for the Scudetto winners.
De Bruyne spent ten glorious years with English Premier League giants Man City. The 33-year-old will leave the Etihad on June 30 upon the expiry of his contract.
Although De Bruyne was leaning on staying with the Cityzens, the club and player eventually decided it was time to try a new venture.
Kevin De Bruyne Napoli Transfer
Kevin De Bruyne was offered a significant pay cut to join Napoli this summer. The Belgian has agreed upon the terms of his Azzurri deal but the switch has hit a minor stag.
According to Sky Sport Italia, the only reason for the hold up is due to his image rights. De Bruyne’s lawyers are doing the necessary paperwork to help finalize the deal.
Once those details are ironed out, De Bruyne will be able to put pen to paper. The Belgian superstar is set to sign a three-year deal for Antonio Conte’s side.
De Bruyne is expected to pocket €6million per season for the first two seasons. Then it will drop slightly to €5m per season for the third.
What Trophies Did Kevin De Bruyne Win At Man City?
Kevin De Bruyne is widely considered as one of Man City’s greatest ever players. And to prove it, he has lifted a plethora of trophies under Pep Guardiola.
He lifted the English Premier League title on six occasions. De Bruyne was also part of the treble winning side in 2023 and has also won the FIFA Club World Cup and UEFA Super Cup.
His individual accolades include being named City’s Player of the Season (4). KDB also landed the Premier League Playmaker of the Season award (3).
Interestingly, De Bruyne has never one an individual Premier League Player of the Month award but has been named player of the season in England’s elite division on two occasions.
Kevin De Bruyne Stats
The Kevin De Bruyne stats demonstrate why Napoli are on the cusp of securing a deal for one of soccer’s greatest ever stars.
Whilst with Belgian outfit Genk, De Bruyne scored 17 goals and provided 36 assists in 113 appearances. During his time with Bundesliga side Wolfsburg, De Bruyne racked up a total of 57 goal contributions in 73 outings.
However, his output at Man City highlights why Azzurri supporters can get really excited about his imminent arrival. De Bruyne racked up 177 assists and netted 108 times during the Cityzens most glorious top-flight era.
It’s just a matter of time before De Bruyne signs for Antonio Conte’s side. However, those who follow the safest online betting sites can gain an edge in all of this summer’s transfer markets.
