De Bruyne given Conte update, snubs Fenerbahce for Napoli | OneFootball

Kevin De Bruyne reportedly received confirmation that Napoli are expected to keep Antonio Conte as the Belgian rejected a big offer from Fenerbahce to sign for the Partenopei.

Transfer expert Sacha Tavolieri reports the latest updates on Napoli talks for De Bruyne, confirming that the Belgian ace is on the verge of signing with the fresh Serie A champions.

Tavolieri wrote on X, formerly Twitter, that during recent ‘talks between De Bruyne’s side and Napoli, it has been confirmed that Antonio Conte should stay.’

The Italian tactician met President Aurelio De Laurentiis on Tuesday and has taken time before deciding on his future at the Maradona.

epa12129582 SSC Napoli�s coach Antonio Conte celebrates winning the 2024/2025 Serie A title after the Italian Serie A soccer match between SSC Napoli and Cagliari Calcio, in Naples, Italy, 23 May 2025. SSC Napoli won their fourth league title. EPA-EFE/CIRO FUSCO

Napoli are becoming increasingly confident that Conte will remain in charge, and Matteo Moretto reported this morning that the Partenopei even offered their coach an improved contract.

As for De Bruyne, Tavolieri added that Turkish side Fenerbahce, coached by José Mourinho, offered the Manchester City star €25m until 2027, but the 33-year-old has already chosen Napoli.

The Partenopei President, Aurelio De Laurentiis, confirmed positive negotiations with De Bruyne earlier this week, stating that the Manchester City ace had already purchased a house in Italy.

LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 25: Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City acknowledges the fans after his final game for the team, following the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Manchester City FC at Craven Cottage on May 25, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images)

What De Laurentiis said about De Bruyne’s Napoli transfer

“I know that he has already bought, or rather, I believe he has already bought, a beautiful house. This morning I spoke to him, his wife and his nine-year-old son on a video call,” said the Napoli President.

De Laurentiis was also asked if this was an official announcement of De Bruyne’s signing, to which he replied: “No, we can’t say it until we have something in black and white. We are serious, that I know.”