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Kevin de Bruyne made 422 appearances for Manchester City, scoring 108 goals Kevin de Bruyne has completed his move to Napoli after the Belgian midfielder left Manchester City at the end of the Premier League season. De Bruyne will link up with former Chelsea and Tottenham manager Antonio Conte, who is head coach of the Italian champions. In moving to Italy on a free transfer, De Bruyne rejected an offer from Major League Soccer club Chicago Fire, and the switch means he can play in the Champions League next season. Napoli announced the signing of the 33-year-old with a computer-generated image, external of De Bruyne sitting on a throne wearing a crown, captioned "King Kev is here". He left Manchester City after 10 years at the club, winning 19 major trophies after joining from Wolfsburg in 2015. De Bruyne 'second-best' passer after Messi - Guardiola Statue, Pep's tears & a missed sitter - De Bruyne's emotional farewell 'Kevin De Bruyne crescent' - City tribute to departing star De Bruyne notably helped City to win six Premier League titles, five League Cups and two FA Cups - plus their first Champions League title in 2023, completing the Treble as Pep Guardiola's team became only the second English side ever to achieve the feat. His departure from City was announced before the end of the season, and De Bruyne bid an emotional farewell at Etihad Stadium following his final home league match against Bournemouth in May. He also briefly appeared at Fulham in City's final game of the domestic season. "It's been unbelievable to have the 10 years that I had with everything that happened here. It's been an unbelievable ride and an absolute pleasure, " De Bruyne said of his City exit. "It was a joy working really hard to try and help create something that brought the club the success we enjoyed. I'm super proud to have played a part in that. "Manchester has been my home and my family's home for these past 10 years. " City have moved quickly to fill the creative gap left by De Bruyne, signing midfielders Tijjani Reijnders from AC Milan and Rayan Cherki from Lyon. They could face De Bruyne in the Champions League next season, with the Belgium international continuing his career at the top level. He joins up with former Premier League midfielders Scott Mc Tominay and Billy Gilmour in a Napoli side who narrowly prevailed in a thrilling Serie A title race last season. De Bruyne 'bit surprised' by no Man City contract offer Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser US Open round one: Mc Ilroy scrapping in closing stages, Mac Intyre going well World Test final: SA take eighth wicket as Australia lead passes 200 Cunha completes 'dream' £62. 5m Man Utd move - how does he fit in? Exploring the disappearance of over 100, 000 Syrians Relive Oasis's golden summer with Vernon Kay A con artist with multiple fake identities hides a dark past Stanley Tucci on cooking with Meryl Streep Why has Rodgers signed for the Steelers? Saunas, cuddly toys and new bonds - inside the Lions' Algarve den Is America making Scottish football great again? Why Alexander-Arnold is not allowed to wear number 66 for Real Madrid Brighton flop to Europe's hot property - is Gyokeres ready for next step? Oakmont's 301-yard par three - a gimmick or psychological masterstroke? Wickets tumble as Australia fight back on first day of Test final. Video Wickets tumble as Australia fight back on first day of Test final Quiz - what are England's Euro U21 winners of 2023 up to now? Is Test cricket financially sustainable? One year to World Cup, are Tuchel's England regressing after Southgate era? Norris on 'doing it my way' and racing against Verstappen Data, downloads and detective work - chasing rugby's salary cheats Mary Earps: Queen of Stops. Video Mary Earps: Queen of Stops 'One of Europe's best technicians' - why Man City signed 'genius' Cherki 'Opposite of Postecoglou' - what could Spurs expect from 'chef' Frank? What's going on with falling WSL attendances? 'This course challenges your sanity' - why Oakmont is toughest US Open test Fun French Open whets Wimbledon appetite - Second Serve On honeymoon, playing in a final - Webster's rise to Test all-rounder Sinner and Alcaraz thriller proves rivalry here to stay Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.