Two-time Premier League player of the season Kevin De Bruyne has signed as a free agent with Serie A champion Napoli.

De Bruyne is among the first confirmed departures from City this summer, with Kyle Walker and Jack Grealish both expected to follow suit after falling out of favour. None of the three were named in Pep Guardiola’s Club World Cup squad.

Kevin De Bruyne offered a heartfelt farewell to Manchester City after seeing his move to Serie A giants Napoli confirmed. The Belgium international cut a frustrated figure when he admitted City had opted against offering him a new contract, bringing an end to his decade of service at the Etihad Stadium as part of a major squad overhaul.