Kevin De Bruyne explains why he chose to join Napoli despite having "loads of offers" for his signature. Regarded as one of the greatest midfielders in Premier League history, De Bruyne ended a glittering decade-long spell at City at the end of last season and joined Napoli on a free transfer last month. "I have been in the Premier League for so long and in the end I made the decision to go out of England," De Bruyne told reporters on Saturday. "I have done what I have done and in the end I am a Man City player for life. Kevin De Bruyne pictured alongside Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis.