Official | De Bruyne joins Napoli: ‘King Kev is here’ | OneFootball

Kevin De Bruyne has officially joined Napoli on a free transfer, signing a two-year contract with an option for a further campaign: ‘King Kev is here.’

Napoli confirmed the signing of Manchester City legend De Bruyne on Thursday with several social media posts.

Official: De Bruyne joins Napoli

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – MAY 02: Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the Premier League match between Manchester City FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers FC at Etihad Stadium on May 02, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

De Bruyne’s contract with the Premier League giants was due to expire at the end of the month, so KDB was available on a free transfer, except for agent fees and a signing bonus.

The Belgian star landed in Rome this morning to undergo medical tests with the defending Serie A champions.

He was surrounded by several fans waiting for him at the entrance door of the clinic where De Bruyne underwent his medical tests.

Napoli typically use Rome’s Villa Stuart for medical examinations of their new signings.

De Bruyne signed a two-year Napoli contract

After passing his medical, De Bruyne headed to the Film Auro headquarters in the capital to meet with President Aurelio De Laurentiis and put pen to paper on a two-year deal.

LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 25: Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City acknowledges the fans after his final game for the team, following the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Manchester City FC at Craven Cottage on May 25, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images)

The contract includes an option to extend for a further campaign.

De Bruyne spent ten years at Manchester City, scoring 108 goals in 422 appearances across all competitions.

He won several trophies under Pep Guardiola, including one Champions League and six Premier League titles.