Napoli – The wait is almost over: Kevin De Bruyne is one step away from officially becoming a new Napoli player.
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According to the latest rumours, the Belgian midfielder has rejected a rich offer from Fenerbahçe to join Antonio Conte's project, fascinated by the idea of leading the Azzurri's rebirth.
Tuesday 10th June: “KDB Day” and the arrival of Marianucci
Next Tuesday could be a historic day for the Neapolitan club. While fans dream of De Bruyne's announcement, another arrival is already scheduled: Luca Marianucci, a young defender born in 2004 from Empoli, will undergo his medical at Villa Stuart.
The centre-back, considered one of the best prospects in Italian football (18 appearances in Serie A last season), was purchased for around 9 million euros, marking an investment in the future of the defence.
Ndoye is liked, Osimhen towards Arabia
On the attack front, Napoli is evaluating Dan Ndoye, a Bologna talent highly appreciated by Conte for his versatility and sacrifice. In the meantime, however, another chapter could open: that of the farewell of Victor Osimhen. On the table there is a super-offer from an Arab club – 35 million net per season for 4 years – which, if accepted, would free up important resources for the market.
Lookman and Pellegrini in the crosshairs
Among the names in the blue orbit, Ademola Lookman (Atalanta) and Lorenzo Pellegrini (Roma) also stand out. The first, however, is complex for economic reasons, while the second is a more concrete objective, appreciated for his adaptability in midfield.
A market between present and future
With De Bruyne, Napoli is aiming for a prestigious move that can relaunch the team's international image. At the same time, the purchase of Marianucci demonstrates the attention towards young talents to shape. The Conte revolution has just begun, and the coming weeks could bring other surprises.
Article published on 8 June 2025 - 14:05
De Bruyne's arrival seems like good news for Napoli, but I wonder if it's really the right choice. There are other players who could be more useful to the team, especially in attack.
I agree that there are many options on the market. But De Bruyne has experience and could bring added value to the group, even if the cost is high.
In my opinion we need to wait and see how he adapts to the team. Every new signing needs time to integrate and we can't judge immediately.