Belgian playmaker Kevin De Bruyne has joined Serie A champions Napoli as a free agent, following the conclusion of his illustrious 10-year spell with Manchester City.
Napoli confirmed the signing of the 33-year-old on Thursday via social media, stating, “Kevin is proud to be one of us!”
De Bruyne departs Manchester City as one of the Premier League’s greatest midfielders, having lifted 19 trophies since joining from VfL Wolfsburg in 2015, including six Premier League titles and one Champions League crown. He was also named the Premier League Player of the Season twice.
Career Statistics at City:
- Total Appearances: 422
- Goals: 108
- Assists: 177
- Premier League Assists: 119 (the second-most in Premier League history, behind Ryan Giggs’ 162).
In his final season, despite being sidelined by a thigh injury in September, the Belgium captain featured in 40 matches across all competitions, scoring six goals and providing eight assists, helping City secure qualification for the next Champions League season.
