De Bruyne completes Napoli move after Man City exit

Kevin De Bruyne has ended his 10-year spell at Manchester City and joined Napoli as a free agent, the Serie A club confirmed on Thursday.

Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City (R) vies with Vitinha of Paris Saint-Germain during the UEFA Champions League football match in Paris, France, Jan. 22, 2025. (Photo by Glenn Gervot/Xinhua)

De Bruyne arrived at Manchester City from German side Wolfsburg in the summer of 2015. Over 10 seasons, the Belgian midfielder helped the club win six Premier League titles, five League Cups, two FA Cups, and a UEFA Champions League trophy. He made 422 appearances for City, scoring 108 goals and providing 170 assists.

The 33-year-old's contract with City was set to expire this summer. Although he received lucrative offers from Saudi Arabia and Major League Soccer, he opted to stay in Europe to continue playing at a high competitive level.

Napoli edged out Inter Milan to claim its fourth Serie A title in the 2024-25 season. At Napoli, De Bruyne will reunite with his Belgium national teammate Romelu Lukaku.