Kevin De Bruyne has reportedly embarked on a Naples house-hunting mission ahead of a potential link-up with former rival Scott McTominay at Napoli. After clinching a remarkable Scudetto, the Serie A side are said to be desperate to land the Manchester City star as their first major signing of the summer transfer window.
De Bruyne has a number of offers to consider ahead of leaving City after 10 years when his contract expires in the summer. MLS has been viewed as a possible option, with Chicago Fire widely reported to be leading the race across the Atlantic. However, reports in Italy claim that the iconic midfielder wants to remain in the Champions League as he believes he can still compete at the highest level.
According to Gazzetta dello Sport, De Bruyne has viewed apartments in Naples and will give a ‘definitive’ answer to the club next week. The report adds that the 33-year-old has a two-year contract offer on the table.
However, the money being promised is reportedly less than De Bruyne earns at City.
De Bruyne’s wife, Michele Lacroix, is said to be an important voice in her husband’s decision. She has also viewed apartments in Naples, and the comfort of the family – including their three young children – will be taken into account.
Napoli want De Bruyne to bolster their ranks in a bid to defend their Serie A title next season. He would be another individual well known to Premier League fans to shine with the club.
Former Manchester United midfielder McTominay has excelled in central midfield alongside ex-Chelsea and Brighton star Billy Gilmore. The team are managed by Premier League title-winning former Blues head coach Antonio Conte. Their attack is spearheaded by Romelu Lukaku, who had spells in England with Chelsea, United, Everton and West Brom.
McTominay has scored 13 goals and bagged in the 2-0 win over Cagliari that clinched the title. “I’m lost for words,” the 28-year-old said after the game. “It’s incredible you know, the sacrifice that every single player in the group has put forward to the cause. And the people deserve it because they’ve been behind us from day one, and for me to come and experience this is a dream.”
De Bruyne is yet to make a decision over his future. He waved goodbye to the Etihad Stadium during City’s 3-1 win over Bournemouth earlier this week.
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