Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis revealed that negotiations with Kevin De Bruyne began three months ago, when his future at Manchester City was still uncertain.
The operation with De Bruyne started three months ago. However, this is not the most important deal in my career. De Bruyne is a world-class player, even if he is a bit older.
He is part of a team that will need strengthening as we will participate in four competitions. There will be many newcomers. We love to work well,” quotes De Laurentiis Football Italia.
It was expected that De Bruyne would undergo a medical examination this week, but he decided to postpone the completion of the deal until after the matches of the Belgian national team. On June 30, the midfielder will become a free agent.