Napoli secures De Braine on a free transfer.
De Bruyne on the Brink of Napoli Move
As per the reliable sources, 33-year-old Belgian midfielder Kevin De Bruyne is poised to move to Serie A club Napoli within the next 48 hours. The transfer agreement is underway, making him a free agent leaving Manchester City.
According to the reports, De Bruyne will sign a contract with Napoli that will run until the summer of 2028. The financial terms of the deal suggest he will receive approximately €27 million over the course of three seasons, averaging around €9 million per year.
The six-time English champion and Champions League winner, who has played for Manchester City since 2015, played in 40 matches last season, scoring six goals and making eight assists.
In other Napoli-related news, Jonathan David is being offered a contract that will last until 2029, with a salary of €6 million, and there are rumors that Maurizio Sarri may replace Luciano Spalletti. The current coach, Spalletti, is expected to announce his departure on May 27.
Background
Initial reports suggested a two-year contract, but the latest information indicates De Bruyne has agreed to a three-year deal with Napoli, although the exact financial specifics, including the annual base wage versus bonuses, are not yet entirely confirmed.
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Interestingly, the European-leagues landscape might see a significant change as Kevin De Bruyne, a premier-league stalwart and a Manchester City figurehead, is reportedly negotiating a three-year contract with Napoli, a sports team based in Italy's Serie A. bookmakers are already speculating on De Bruyne's impact on the Napoli team, especially in their football matches during the upcoming seasons in European-leagues.
