Kevin De Bruyne Nears Napoli Transfer as Wife Hunts Houses in Naples

Kevin De Bruyne is set to leave Manchester City this summer after a decade of success, with Napoli emerging as a leading contender for his signature. The Belgian midfielder's wife, Michele Lacroix, has been spotted house hunting in Naples, signaling the seriousness of the potential move and the family's affinity with the region, where they have vacationed and were married. Napoli is reportedly offering De Bruyne a two-year contract worth around €8-9 million per year, with an option for a further year, and the club sees his close friendship with teammate Romelu Lukaku as a persuasive factor. While De Bruyne has also been linked with clubs in the Premier League, MLS, and Saudi Arabia, the interest from Napoli appears to be the most concrete at this stage. The move would allow De Bruyne to continue playing at a top level in a new league and possibly add to his trophy haul with a club that is close to winning the Serie A title. De Bruyne's departure marks the end of an era at Manchester City, where he became one of the club's greatest players.