Kevin De Bruyne’s anticipated move to Napoli appears to be just an official announcement away. The 34-year-old midfielder from Manchester City has now touched down in Italy, where he was warmly received.
The report detailed that De Bruyne landed at Rome’s Fiumicino Airport earlier in the day before heading to Villa Stuart for his medical. The proposed deal spans two years, with an optional third, and is expected to earn him €26 million (approximately 40.7 billion won) over that period.
Preparations for the De Bruyne family’s relocation to Naples are already underway. The publication noted that his wife, Michèle Lacroix, has secured a home in Posillipo, and the couple will be moving there with their three children. The family has personal ties to the region — they were married in Sorrento back in 2017. The outlet also mentioned that Napoli’s transfer activity isn’t slowing down, with AC Milan’s Yunus Musah reportedly their next target.
De Bruyne’s arrival by private jet sparked major excitement among Napoli supporters. Corriere dello Sport described chaotic scenes as fans mobbed the airport in hopes of catching a glimpse of the Belgian star.
The situation grew so intense that police were called to manage the enthusiastic crowd waiting outside Villa Stuart. “Hundreds of Napoli fans gathered, and De Bruyne was visibly moved by their reception,” the report said.
Napoli may prove to be the ideal destination for De Bruyne, who places high value on family life. The media pointed out that both De Bruyne and his wife are already familiar with Naples and will be reconnecting with fellow Belgian internationals Dries Mertens and Romelu Lukaku. Behind the scenes, several personal and professional connections helped make this move appealing.
De Bruyne leaves behind a remarkable legacy at Manchester City and in the Premier League as a whole. Since joining the club in 2015, he has helped secure six Premier League titles, a UEFA Champions League crown, two FA Cups, and five EFL Cups. His career stats with City stand at 422 appearances, 108 goals, and 177 assists — numbers that underline his legendary status in English football.
