Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne is set to leave the club as a free agent, and Serie A champions Napoli are keen on him.
According to a report from Daily Mail, Manchester City captain Kevin De Bruyne is expected to join newly crowned Serie A champions in the coming fortnight. The Belgian intwrnational has announced that he will leave Manchester City when his contract expires.
The veteran playmaker has proven himself in the Premier League over the years, and he is looking to try out a new challenge. De Bruyne is one of the best players in the world, and he would be an exceptional acquisition for Napoli. Signing someone of his quality in a Bosman move would represent a masterstroke from the newly crowned Serie A champions.
Napoli have a talented squad and a world-class manager like Antonio Conte. It is no surprise that the Belgian is keen on joining them amid his recent links with the Partenopei. The player has 14 goal contributions this season, and he will add creativity and goals to the Napoli attack.
The Serie A outfit will look to do well in the UEFA Champions League next season, and they need top-quality players. De Bruyne has the quality and the experience to help them improve. The Manchester City captain has won every major trophy with the Premier League club, and he could prove to be an invaluable addition for Napoli.
Manchester City must replace De Bruyne properly
It will be interesting to see if Manchester City can replace him adequately. He is undoubtedly one of the best players in their history, and replacing him will not be easy. Manchester City have endured a disappointing 2024/25 season, and they secured UEFA Champions League qualification on the final day.
A club of their structure is expected to win league titles and the Champions League. It remains to be seen whether they can improve their squad during the summer transfer window and bounce back strongly. The departure of the Belgian international will certainly be a blow, but they have the finances to fill the void left by him.