Van Dijk and Erling Haaland respond to De Bruyne’s message after deal confirmed
Kevin De Bruyne has confirmed his next destination on social media following an exit from Man City.
After 10 remarkable years at the Etihad, De Bruyne has officially left Manchester City upon the expiry of his contract, closing the chapter on a decade of silverware and iconic performances.
The 33-year-old has been one of the Premier League’s standout midfielders during his time in England, had been linked with several top clubs following news of his exit — including Liverpool’s reported interest in De Bruyne.
However, after a season where injuries and form limited him to just 19 league starts, he has opted for a fresh challenge as his playing time under Pep Guardiola had noticeably diminished.
The Belgian was handed a heartfelt farewell by City, with supporters and teammates paying tribute to his contribution in what is shaping up to be a summer of significant change at the club.
Now, De Bruyne has revealed his next move with a social media post confirming his new club, bringing clarity to one of the window’s biggest questions.
Kevin De Bruyne joins Napoli after Man City exit
Despite strong interest from both the Premier League and Saudi Arabia, De Bruyne has opted to remain in Europe, completing a move to Napoli following the club’s official announcement on 12 June.
The Belgian midfielder confirmed his arrival on Instagram, sharing images of his welcome at the club alongside the caption: “I am here.” The post showed him being greeted by swarms of supporters, marking the start of his new chapter in Serie A.
The update received widespread attention, with Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk, Erling Haaland, and Ruben Dias among the many players who liked the post.
De Bruyne leaves Manchester City as a true club legend. In his decade at the Etihad, he registered 108 goals and 177 assists, becoming one of the greatest midfielders in Premier League history and helping the club to multiple titles.
He now links up with Antonio Conte at Napoli, following their recent Serie A triumph as the Italian side looks to build on domestic success with the experience and creativity of the Belgian international.
Oscar Bobb also set for Man City exit as Guardiola reshapes squad
With De Bruyne’s departure already confirmed, Man City could now let another player go, as Oscar Bobb is tipped to leave the club.
Former Manchester United chief scout Mick Brown revealed that Man City are prepared to accept loan offers for Bobb, with the young midfielder unlikely to be a key part of Pep Guardiola’s first-team plans next season.
The recent arrival of Rayan Cherki from Lyon will only add further competition in attacking midfield, increasing the chances of Bobb heading elsewhere to gain valuable experience and his exit would be part of a wider squad reshuffle.