Napoli Emerge as Favorites for De Bruyne’s Signature, While Premier League Rivals Liverpool and Aston Villa Explore Options
Kevin De Bruyne announced that he will be bidding farewell to Manchester City after nearly a decade at the Etihad. As the veteran midfielder is set to depart as a free agent, many clubs have come asking for his services. The 33-year-old will also have a decision to make about staying in Europe, as several clubs from the Saudi League are also said to be in talks for a big-money move.
Among the many aspirers, Serie A side Napoli has emerged as the latest club as the favourites to sign De Bruyne. Antonio Conte’s side, who are on their way to winning the league title, are said to be actively in negotiations with the Belgian.
As per the latest reports from Sky Sports Napoli have been looking to sign De Bruyne for over a month now. The reports insisted that in recent weeks, the club would have been in Manchester, meeting directly with De Bruyne to present the sports project and understand his economic demands.
De Bruyne is expected to analyse the possible move to Napoli with his family, as many teams remain in the options. The Italian side will patiently await the final yes and then proceed to the economic details of the deal, considering the potential timing of the operation.
Among the many, the Premier League 2024/25 champions Liverpool and Aston Villa are also said to be in talks with De Bruyne in the last week. With one of the most prestigious midfielders available for free, the showdown of deals at his table would be obvious.
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The Manchester City legend won the Premier League six times under Pep Guardiola. The duo also led their club to their first-ever Champions League trophy in 2022. Currently, the Cityzens face serious competition for the top four spot as the FA Cup final also awaits them.
While it must not be an ideal season given De Bruyne and Manchester City’s standards, he will look to help his team qualify for the European League next year. Following a decorated career in Manchester, De Bruyne will be in for a grand farewell at the end of the season.
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