Kevin De Bruyne’s pay cut seals Napoli move - Premier League star reshapes Serie A giants

Napoli’s bold strategy to lure top Premier League talent is highlighted by Kevin De Bruyne accepting a pay cut to join, signaling the club’s ambition to build on their recent Serie A triumph and challenge Europe’s elite. This move underlines Aurelio de Laurentiis’s vision to elevate Napoli’s global standing despite their current 30th rank in club valuations.

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Napoli has secured a major coup by signing Kevin De Bruyne, the six-time Premier League winner, who reportedly accepted a pay cut to join the Serie A champions.
The Belgian midfielder, whose contract with Manchester City expired, is now Napoli's second-highest earner, on a €5.5 million annual salary after a €10 million signing bonus.
This move is part of a broader strategy by Napoli's owner and head coach Antonio Conte to reshape the squad with experienced Premier League talent, including Romelu Lukaku and Billy Gilmour.
Napoli, who won Serie A last season for the fourth time in their history and second in three years, are aiming to build on their recent success.
"De Bruyne is another vastly experienced and decorated addition," noted reports, highlighting his importance to the club's ambitions.
Conte, who has won five Serie A titles with three different clubs, is steering Napoli to challenge the dominance of other Italian and European giants.
Despite Napoli ranking 30th globally in club value, below 15 Premier League sides, the club is investing strategically to compete at the highest level.
"He joins Romelu Lukaku and Billy Gilmour as others prised from the Premier League payroll since the Conte era began last summer," emphasizing the club's recruitment focus.
This transfer underscores Napoli's intent to blend Serie A tradition with Premier League experience, aiming to sustain their recent domestic dominance and make a mark in European competitions.
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Kevin De Bruyne has joined Napoli from Manchester City, reportedly accepting a pay cut to reshape the Serie A giants. The Premier League star, now earning €5.5 million annually, strengthens Antonio Conte's squad alongside Romelu Lukaku and Billy Gilmour as Napoli aim to build on recent title success.
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The Headline

De Bruyne joins Napoli with pay cut

Key Facts
  • Napoli's president Aurelio de Laurentiis is targeting Premier League players such as Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku to strengthen the team under head coach Antonio Conte.BBC
  • Kevin De Bruyne, whose contract expired at Manchester City, took a pay cut to join Napoli and is now the club's second-highest earner with a salary of 5.5 million euros (£4.7m) per year plus a 10 million euros (£8.5m) signing-on fee.BBC
De Bruyne, whose contract expired at City, is another vastly experienced and decorated addition. He reportedly took a pay cut to join Napoli and, according to Credendino, is on 5.5m euros (£4.7m) per year following an initial 10m euros (£8.5m) signing on fee - making him the club's second-highest earner behind compatriot Lukaku.
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Key Stats at a Glance
Kevin De Bruyne's annual salary at Napoli
5.5m euros
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Kevin De Bruyne's signing-on fee
10m euros
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Background Context

Napoli's recent success and club value

Key Facts
  • Napoli won Serie A last season for the fourth time in their history and the second time in three seasons, with their first two titles coming in 1987 and 1990 during the Diego Maradona era.BBC
  • Antonio Conte secured his fifth Serie A title as a manager last season, becoming the first manager to win the title with three different clubs.BBC
  • Napoli ranks 30th on the list of the world's most valuable football clubs, placing below 15 Premier League teams and fifth among Italian clubs according to Transfermarkt.BBC
Key Stats at a Glance
Napoli's global club valuation rank
30th
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Number of Premier League clubs ranked above Napoli
below 15 Premier League sides
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