De Bruyne Joins Napoli, Urges Grealish Reunion Amid Man City Exit

Kevin De Bruyne has left Manchester City and joined Napoli, where he is urging manager Antonio Conte to sign his former teammate Jack Grealish from Manchester City. Grealish, who struggled for playing time under Pep Guardiola and was left out of City's Club World Cup squad, is reportedly willing to accept a significant pay cut to join Napoli and revive his career, aiming to secure a spot in England boss Thomas Tuchel's 2026 World Cup plans. Napoli face a choice between signing Grealish or Manchester United's Alejandro Garnacho, with Conte reportedly favoring Grealish based on De Bruyne's strong recommendation. Manchester City are prepared to accept a substantial financial loss on Grealish, who was their record £100 million signing from Aston Villa, in order to facilitate the transfer. Both players hope that this move will provide them with more playing time and a chance to excel in Serie A, while Napoli aims to reinforce their squad for Champions League ambitions. Everton is also interested in Grealish, but the appeal of Serie A appears stronger for the winger.