{"id":39350,"date":"2025-05-25T00:24:26","date_gmt":"2025-05-25T00:24:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offsidetalks.com\/uncategorized\/de-bruyne-s-transition-from-city\/"},"modified":"2025-05-25T00:24:26","modified_gmt":"2025-05-25T00:24:26","slug":"de-bruyne-s-transition-from-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/offsidetalks.com\/en\/football\/de-bruyne-s-transition-from-city\/","title":{"rendered":"De Bruyne&#8217;s Transition from City"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Kevin De Bruyne, the esteemed Belgian midfielder, is preparing for what could be his last match with Manchester City against Fulham this Sunday. Following a victory over Bournemouth, fans and teammates have paid heartfelt tributes to the player, who has been a vital part of the team.<\/p>\n<h2>Confirmed Departure from City<\/h2>\n<p>As his contract nears expiration at the end of this season, De Bruyne has substantiated his intent to depart from Manchester City. The 33-year-old cites various external factors behind his decision but is focused on preserving his competitive spirit in the next phase of his career.<\/p>\n<h2>Imminent Transfer to Napoli<\/h2>\n<p>Reports indicate that a transfer to Napoli appears to be imminent, with an official announcement expected soon after the conclusion of the Premier League season. While there has been interest from Major League Soccer\u2019s Chicago Fire, De Bruyne is reportedly more inclined to continue his career in European football.<\/p>\n<h2>Contractual Discussions and Financial Factors<\/h2>\n<p>Negotiations regarding De Bruyne\u2019s contract with Napoli are reportedly underway, with initial offers suggested to be around $6.4 million per year for the first two seasons, subsequently reducing in the third year. In comparison, his existing contract with Manchester City is valued at approximately $27.9 million annually. Given that Napoli&#8217;s highest-paid player, Romelu Lukaku, earns about $8.7 million per year, De Bruyne may need to recalibrate his financial expectations in this transition.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kevin De Bruyne is preparing for his final match with Manchester City. Reports indicate he may soon join Napoli, with contract negotiations expected to yield a significantly lower salary than his City earnings. 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