De Bruyne is close to playing in Calcio

Belgian star Kevin De Bruyne appears to be on his way to a new adventure in the Italian league, after he gave his initial approval to join Napoli, according to media reports in the past hours . De Bruyne, whose career with Manchester City ends at the end of the current season after a decade-long career, has become a target for several European and foreign clubs, but Napoli is now in the lead in the race to sign the 33-year-old playmaker . Sky Sports Switzerland reported that the player has given the green light to his agents to open official negotiations with Napoli, in preparation for agreeing on final terms, in light of the Belgian star's desire to continue playing at the highest competitive level in Europe . Reports also indicated that De Bruyne has held personal contact with his international teammates, Dries Mertens and Romelu Lukaku, to clarify the atmosphere at the club and the city, and he has expressed clear enthusiasm for the idea of moving to Italy and living there with his family . The offer submitted by Napoli includes a two-year contract with an option to extend for an additional season, while the player's representatives prefer a guaranteed three-year contract. Financially, the Italian club is proposing an annual salary of €7 million, in addition to a signing bonus, the details of which have yet to be finalized .