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Kevin De Bruyne is Napoli-bound! Belgian dynamo set for free transfer to join up with Scott McTominay at Serie A champions after Man City exit

<p>De Bruyne has made it clear he still believes he can play at the highest level and reporter Sacha Tavolieri claims he has now agreed to sign for the Italian champions, who will also feature in the Champions League next season. The Belgian star is leaving Manchester City after they chose not to renew his contract. </p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/kevin-de-bruyne-american-dream-chicago-fire-man-city-legend-inside-track-lionel-messi-inter-miami/bltfb597115df510ba0" target="_blank">De Bruyne had a concrete offer from Chiacgo Fire</a>, while he was also <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/kevin-de-bruyne-liverpool-reds-table-shock-contract-offer-man-city-free-agent-serie-a/blt3831898359f61e02" target="_blank">linked with a move to Liverpool</a> in the Premier League. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/kevin-de-bruyne-opens-up-heartache-man-city-refusing-new-contract-legendary-midfielder/bltdb7b52dc319970fc#csfe327cea599ad2f8" target="_blank">He was disappointed his City deal had not been extended</a>, saying in April: "Honestly, I still think I can perform at this level like I'm showing&nbsp;but I understand that clubs have to make decisions. Obviously, I was a bit surprised but I have to accept it."</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🇬🇧 🔵⚪️ Kevin De Bruyne is a Napoli player! A full agreement has been reached between all parties, with the medical and official announcement expected next week.<br>✅ As previously mentioned, KDB gave his green light to Napoli back on May 12th. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/mercato?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#mercato</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DiablesRouges?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DiablesRouges</a> <a href="https://t.co/QFRLrxU63l">pic.twitter.com/QFRLrxU63l</a></p>— Sacha Tavolieri (@sachatavolieri) <a href="https://twitter.com/sachatavolieri/status/1928779772290642175?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 31, 2025</a></blockquote>
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THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>De Bruyne will be linking up with former Manchester United midfielder <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/scott-mctominay-serie-a-mvp-napoli-voted-league-best-player-antonio-conte-serie-a-glory/blt06e488afe2e51464#:~:text=Scott%20McTominay%20is%20Serie%20A's,Goal.com%20UK" target="_blank">Scott McTominay, who was named Serie A MVP </a>in his first season in the division. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/napoli-champions-scott-mctominay-romelu-lukaku-on-target-antonio-conte-serie-a-title-season-inter-como/bltc916d08806295346" target="_blank">McTominay scored an acrobatic opener in Napoli's 2-0 win over Cagliari</a> that sealed the league title.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>De Bruyne has been named in Belgium's squad to take on North Macedonia and Wales in World Cup qualifying next month, and then will then begin preparations for a new start with Napoli.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR DE BRUYNE?

Kevin De Bruyne is Napoli-bound! Belgian dynamo set for free transfer to join up with Scott McTominay at Serie A champions after Man City exit | Goal.com

Kevin De Bruyne&apos;s move to Napoli is all-but complete, with the Manchester City legend prolonging his career in Europe.