According to reports from The Athletic, Juventus was among the clubs that initially reached out to Kevin De Bruyne`s representatives when the 33-year-old Belgian midfielder announced his departure from Manchester City. The Turin-based club made an informal inquiry about signing De Bruyne but did not submit any official offers.
At the time, De Bruyne had already received proposals from Napoli and Chicago Fire. Other clubs, including Inter Miami and Liverpool, also considered pursuing the player. However, on June 12, Napoli officially announced the signing of De Bruyne, much to the delight of their supporters.
De Bruyne`s Illustrious City Career Ends
The move to Napoli marked the end of De Bruyne`s remarkable decade-long stint at Manchester City. During his time with the English club, the midfielder amassed an impressive collection of team and individual accolades. His achievements include six Premier League titles and two “Player of the Season” awards in the 2019-20 and 2021-22 seasons.
De Bruyne`s decision to join Napoli`s project represents a significant coup for the Italian club and adds an exciting new chapter to the player`s distinguished career.