Kevin De Bruyne Nears Napoli Switch as Three-Year Deal Moves Closer

Kevin De Bruyne is almost ready to join Napoli. His lawyers will soon arrive in the city to finalize a three-year contract. The Serie A champions hope to complete the deal in the next 48 hours. They want to add one of Europe’s top midfielders to their team for an important season.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Manchester City did not offer Kevin De Bruyne a new contract, so he looked for a new challenge. Napoli, the recent Serie A winners, quickly showed interest in the 33-year-old midfielder. He played his last match for City and now looks ready to move. De Bruyne’s family has already been in Naples, and they are reportedly house-hunting. Both sides are optimistic about completing the transfer this week.

NAPOLI’S CHAMPION AMBITIONS

Napoli won this season’s Serie A title with 82 points, just one more than Inter Milan. This was a big improvement after missing out on European competitions last year. Under manager Antonio Conte, Napoli became a strong team. They stayed on top of the league most of the season, losing only four times in 38 matches. With their return to the UEFA Champions League, De Bruyne would be a big boost for their midfield. Napoli has already signed Scott McTominay and wants to keep improving for future success.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR DE BRUYNE AND NAPOLI?

De Bruyne’s move to Napoli seems close with lawyers in the city for final contract discussions. He picked Napoli over Major League Soccer and other top European clubs. The team’s ambitions and the promise of Champions League football attracted him. After signing, De Bruyne will join Napoli for their title defense and Champions League campaign. Napoli will then focus on pre-season preparations and integrating De Bruyne, aiming to continue their domestic success and perform well in Europe.