Overview

• He will exit Manchester City this summer on a free transfer, concluding his ten-year spell in England.
• Negotiations are in their final stages, with only contractual details pending, according to sports director Giovanni Manna.
• President Aurelio De Laurentiis cited De Bruyne’s purchase of a villa in Naples as evidence of his commitment to the club’s project.
• Manager Antonio Conte has reaffirmed his intention to stay with Napoli, anticipating a midfield partnership with De Bruyne next season.
• De Bruyne turned down offers from Liverpool, Aston Villa, West Ham and MLS clubs before prioritizing Napoli’s European push.