MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 20: Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City looks on after the Premier League match between Manchester City FC and AFC Bournemouth at Etihad Stadium on May 20, 2025 in Manchester, England, This match is to be Kevin De Bruyne’s last home match for Manchester City before he departs in the summer when his contract expires. De Bruyne, will receive a guard of honour from team-mates and staff after a successful 10-year career at the club seeing him win 6 leagues titles and the Champions League. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 20: Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City looks on after the Premier League match between Manchester City FC and AFC Bournemouth at Etihad Stadium on May 20, 2025 in Manchester, England, This match is to be Kevin De Bruyne’s last home match for Manchester City before he departs in the summer when his contract expires. De Bruyne, will receive a guard of honour from team-mates and staff after a successful 10-year career at the club seeing him win 6 leagues titles and the Champions League. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
Kevin De Bruyne decided to complete his transfer to Napoli only after participating in international duty with Belgium.
He had been expected to undergo medical tests at the Villa Stuart clinic in Rome today, then sign the paperwork for a two-year deal with the Partenopei, plus option for a third season.
However, the Manchester City midfielder preferred to focus on the 2026 World Cup qualifiers with Belgium first.
De Bruyne move to Napoli just delayed by a few days
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 25: Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City arrives at the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Manchester City FC at Craven Cottage on May 25, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Broadway/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 25: Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City arrives at the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Manchester City FC at Craven Cottage on May 25, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Broadway/Getty Images)
This does not in any way change the fact that he has chosen Napoli for his next club after the contract with Manchester City was allowed to run down.
Now he is expected to finalise the details and medical tests next week, before going on a summer vacation with his family.
NAPLES, ITALY - MAY 26: SSC Napoli players and staff on two busses celebrate the victory of Serie A TIM during the SSC Napoli Trophy Parade on May 26, 2025 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)
NAPLES, ITALY – MAY 26: SSC Napoli players and staff on two busses celebrate the victory of Serie A TIM during the SSC Napoli Trophy Parade on May 26, 2025 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)
The 33-year-old is expected to earn circa €5.5m per season in wages, plus a €10m signing on bonus.
It is just a matter of time before De Bruyne is wearing the Napoli jersey and working with Antonio Conte to prepare next season as reigning Champions of Italy.