Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis confirms the talks with Kevin De Bruyne ‘began three months in the past’ when he was nonetheless deciding his Manchester Metropolis future.
The midfielder shall be a free agent from June 30 when his present contract with the Premier League giants expires.
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He has already rejected different extra profitable proposals from the likes of the MLS and Saudi Professional League to
NAPLES, ITALY – MAY 26: Aurelio De Laurentiis, President of SSC Napoli, celebrates the victory of Serie A TIM throughout the SSC Napoli Trophy Parade on Could 26, 2025 in Naples, Italy. (Picture by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Photographs)
“The De Bruyne operation began three months in the past,” throughout an occasion to announce Napoli’s pre-season coaching camp.
“Nevertheless, it isn’t crucial deal of my profession. De Bruyne is world class, even when his age is getting alongside a bit.
“He’s a part of a staff that may have to be strengthened, as a result of we shall be collaborating in 4 competitions. There shall be many new additions, we wish to work nicely.”
Napoli a brand new begin for De Bruyne
TURIN, ITALY – DECEMBER 11: Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester Metropolis controls the ball underneath strain from Federico Gatti and Kenan Yildiz of Juventus throughout the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Part MD6 match between Juventus and Manchester Metropolis at Juventus Stadium on December 11, 2024 in Turin, Italy. (Picture by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Photographs)
De Bruyne had been anticipated to endure his medical this week, however he determined to attend till
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The midfielder turns 34 later this month and had been at Manchester Metropolis since 2015, however in early April the membership introduced it was not going to supply him a brand new contract.
The participant confessed he was “a bit shocked” at being instructed he was not a part of their plans and wouldn’t even be given the chance to barter a decrease wage.
“Actually, I nonetheless assume I can carry out at this stage like I’m exhibiting, however I perceive golf equipment must make choices,”
“I really feel like I nonetheless have loads to present. Clearly I do know I’m not 25 anymore, however I nonetheless really feel like I can do my job.