Kevin De Bruyne has joined Serie A champions Napoli as a free agent, the club announced on Thursday. Sources told ESPN that De Bruyne was the subject of interest from clubs in the Premier League, Germany and MLS, most notably the Chicago Fire, but opted for Napoli.

Kevin De Bruyne has completed his surprise move to Napoli following the Belgian's exit from Manchester City.De Bruyne was booted out of the Etihad at the end of the season to the consternation of

The 33-year-old midfielder, who bid an emotional farewell to Manchester City this summer after 10 trophy-laden years, is on the verge of joining recently-crowned Serie A champions Napoli on a two-year deal. For much of the previous campaign, De Bruyne was tipped to join a club in Saudi Arabia.