He did not leave Manchester City voluntarily, but understands the club’s “now we will look forward” choice, as there was no offer of an extension. Linked to MLS, clubs from the “Ronaldo League” of course on the door. Many thought we would see a KDB on its way into retirement. On Friday, Napoli won Serie A – and euros flowed into the club coffers. Euros that can realize the signing of the Belgian Premier League legend.
After the Serie A title was secured, Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis would not respond specifically to De Bruyne’s signing, but confirmed that now money would be put into reinforcements.
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According to Sky Sport Italia, the Belgian midfielder has given the thumbs up to the Serie A club’s original request, where De Bruyne has asked his agents to start concrete negotiations with the Italian club.
The question is then whether the parties can agree on salary and contract length.
The Italian media has sniffed out that Napoli will offer the 33-year-old a two-year contract, which is one year shorter than what the Belgian himself wants. Napoli are also believed to be unable to match the midfielder’s current wage package, but on the other hand, there are lucrative tax conditions in Italy that could alleviate that problem, it is reported.
We bet the Napoli president, high on his own success, is willing to go to great lengths to bring in what has been Pep Guardiola’s most important player at City.
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For De Bruyne, this means playing for titles with a reigning champion and good opportunities to assert themselves in the Champions League. This is happening!
