Aurelio De Laurentiis has confirmed Napoli's interest in signing Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne. The Italian club's president revealed that negotiations for the Belgian star have been ongoing for several months.
"The idea to sign De Bruyne was born 3 months ago. De Bruyne is a champion, we all know that. This summer there will be several transfers," De Laurentiis stated.
The potential move would be a significant coup for the Serie A side, bringing one of the Premier League's most creative midfielders to Italy. De Bruyne, who has been a cornerstone of "Man City's" success in recent years, appears to be seriously considering the switch to Naples.
Interestingly, at this stage, no details about the potential transfer fee or contract terms have emerged. For a player of De Bruyne's caliber, "Napoli" would likely need to break their wage structure.
The Belgian international has consistently been one of the world's elite playmakers, known for his pinpoint passing and incredible vision. His addition would dramatically strengthen "Napoli's" midfield options.
Will the Belgian maestro actually make the move to Italy? De Laurentiis seems confident, but City fans will surely hope their midfield genius stays put.