Kevin De Bruyne has officially signed for Italian champions Napoli following a glittering 10-year spell at Manchester City.
The Belgian maestro joins Antonio Conte’s side on a free transfer after he turned down a lucrative offer from Major League Soccer outfit Chicago Fire.
De Bruyne’s move ensures he remains in top-level European competition, as Napoli prepare for another Champions League campaign. The Serie A champions unveiled their star signing by releasing a bold computer-generated image of the 33-year-old sitting on a throne, crowned as “King Kev”.
During his time at City, De Bruyne amassed a stunning 19 trophies, including six Premier League titles and five League Cups. He was instrumental in City’s historic Treble-winning season of 2022/23, where Pep Guardiola’s side lifted their first-ever UEFA Champions League crown.
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Though his departure was announced before season’s end, De Bruyne received an emotional send-off at the Etihad Stadium during his final home appearance against Bournemouth. He also made a brief cameo in the club’s last league match away at Fulham.
Reflecting on his time at City, De Bruyne described his journey as unforgettable. “It’s been an unbelievable ride, full of joy and hard work to create something special,” he said. The midfielder added that Manchester had truly become home for him and his family over the past decade.
Meanwhile, City wasted no time filling the creative void left by their departed playmaker. They have secured the services of Tijjani Reijnders from AC Milan and Rayan Cherki from Lyon.
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