Kevin De Bruyne joins Napoli from Man City
Napoli have completed the signing of Belgian midfielder Kevin De Bruyne, as a free agent after being released by Manchester City, the Serie A champions’ president Aurelio De Laurentiis confirmed on Thursday.
Film mogul De Laurentiis posted a picture of himself shaking hands with De Bruyne on social media with the message “welcome Kevin!”
In a brief but bold official statement shared across their platforms, the Italian club confirmed the arrival of the Manchester City legend with the words “KING KEV IS HERE”.
Belgium midfielder De Bruyne has reportedly signed a two-year deal with an option for a third at Napoli, where he will join up with international teammate Romelu Lukaku and former Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay.
The 33-year-old left City at the end of this past season after a trophy-packed decade in Manchester, where under Pepe Guardiola he won six Premier League titles and in 2023 the Champions League.
De Bruyne’s move marks a significant coup for Napoli as they look to strengthen their squad ahead of the new season.
The experienced midfielder brings a wealth of top-flight experience and creativity, having spent nearly a decade at City, where he won numerous domestic and European titles.
Napoli have brought in one of Europe’s top midfielders as the Italians try to bolster a squad which next season will defend the Scudetto while also having the extra fixture pressure of the expanded Champions League.
