While the transfer window is about to get carried away, the name of Kevin de Bruyne agitates all of Italy. After weeks when Naples seemed to hold the rope to attract the Belgian maestro, a new major player invites himself into the battle. The suspense remains whole: while everything was believing that the Manchester City strategist was going to drop his suitcases in the Neapolitan region, behind the scenes of Italian football rustle with a sudden offensive from another big club.
It is Juventus who, in turn, wants to convince of Bruyne to join her ranks. Turin leaders recently contacted the player's entourage to express their interest and try to change the situation. Aware of the scale of the challenge, they multiply the arguments to divert from Bruyne de Naples, where the project nevertheless appeals to the player. Because if the discussions are advanced with the Antonio Conte club, nothing has yet been signed, leaving the door open to a last -minute twist.
De Bruyne, battle at the top between Naples and Juventus
At 33, the Belgian is about to turn Manchester City page after a golden decade. His deep desire: to continue to evolve at the highest European level, despite the exotic sirens from Saudi Arabia or from the United States. To make this dream possible, De Bruyne is ready for a huge financial sacrifice: according to the Italian press, he would accept to divide his annual salary by four to join Serie A, favoring the passion for the game to the bait of gain.
Naples always favorite for De Bruyne, but …
Naples retains one step ahead in this burning file. Antonio Conte, new club coach, is personally investing in seducing Bruyne and pillar of his project. The environment, the sporting ambition and the support of the city plead for an imminent agreement. But Juventus, renowned for its skillful negotiations, hopes to reverse the trend, focusing on its history and its striking strength to win the decision.
Whatever the outcome, the case of Bruyne illustrates an increasingly rare reality: at a time when money reigns, some players still favor the quest for sports glory. The Belgian, ready to sacrifice 15 million euros per year to take up a last European challenge, sends a strong signal to the whole continent. The suspense remains whole, and Italy retains its breath.
