Kevin De Bruyne will open talks with Napoli subsequent week over a free agent transfer to the newly-crowned Serie A champions, rejecting the prospect to maneuver to MLS with Chicago Hearth FC, sources have informed ESPN.
De Bruyne, 33, is because of make his closing look for Manchester Metropolis in opposition to Fulham at Craven Cottage on Sunday after the membership opted in opposition to extending the Belgium midfielder’s contract on the Etihad.
Regardless of serving to Metropolis to 6 Premier League titles and a Champions League success in 2023 since finishing a £55 million switch from VfL Wolfsburg in 2015, De Bruyne was informed final month that he wouldn’t be provided a brand new deal when present contract expires on the finish of June.
De Bruyne has since stated that he wished to remain on the membership. However after being the topic of curiosity from golf equipment within the Premier League, Germany and MLS, most notably the Chicago Hearth, sources have stated that De Bruyne has now determined to simply accept a suggestion from Napoli, who sealed the Italian title on Friday with a 2-0 win at house to Cagliari.
Sources have stated that no settlement is but in place with Napoli and that formal discussions will solely happen following the top of the Premier League season with Metropolis.
Nonetheless, sources added that De Bruyne is nearly sure to affix Belgium teammate Romelu Lukaku on the Diego Maradona Stadium, and has opted to maneuver to Napoli for soccer and household causes. Negotiations are anticipated to go easily.
