In true Neapolitan flair, Napoli unveiled their marquee signing with a bold computer-generated image of De Bruyne sitting on a throne, clad in royal blue and wearing a crown \u2014 aptly captioned, \u201cKing Kev is here.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The 33-year-old will now be marshalled by Antonio Conte, the fiery tactician and former Chelsea and Spurs boss, recently appointed head coach of Napoli. The duo will aim to build on Napoli\u2019s dramatic Serie A triumph last season, where they edged out fierce rivals in one of the tightest finishes in recent memory.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
De Bruyne\u2019s departure from City marks the end of an era. Joining from Wolfsburg in 2015, the Belgian magician was at the heart of Manchester City\u2019s most successful decade, winning 19 major trophies.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Perhaps most memorably, he was the creative lynchpin in City\u2019s historic Treble-winning season in 2022-23, a feat matched only once before in English football by Manchester United in 1999.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Following his final home appearance against Bournemouth, the Etihad erupted in a heartfelt farewell ceremony. \u201cIt\u2019s been unbelievable to have the 10 years that I had with everything that happened here,\u201d De Bruyne said. \u201cIt\u2019s been an unbelievable ride and an absolute pleasure.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Perhaps most memorably, he was the creative lynchpin in City\u2019s historic Treble-winning season in 2022-23, a feat matched only once before in English football by Manchester United in 1999.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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