It turns out the report that Leeds United are making a late move to sign Kevin De Bruyne for £50 million is not accurate—in fact, they were referring to comments De Bruyne made about another Leeds target, Manor Solomon, whom he called “excellent”.
Here’s what we know:
✅ The Reality Behind the Rumor
- A widely circulated article claimed Leeds were making a late move for Kevin De Bruyne and attributed the midfielder’s praise of him as evidence.
- But in reality, those words were directed at Spurs winger Manor Solomon, not De Bruyne. De Bruyne said Solomon was an “excellent player”.
- There is no credible reporting that Leeds attempted to sign the former Manchester City star.
🧳 Where Kevin De Bruyne Really Ends Up
- De Bruyne has confirmed he is leaving Manchester City at the end of the 2024–25 season, and has since joined Napoli on a free transfer, marking a new chapter in Serie A under Antonio Conte.
- Reports suggest he received an official welcome in Naples, home ownership there, and strong mutual desire between player and club for the move.
🧠 Why the Leeds–De Bruyne Link Was Never Credible
- De Bruyne publicly snubbed interest from Premier League clubs, including West Ham, ahead of his Napoli switch .
- Statements from the player have emphasized his contentment at City, and it was only after contract expiration and new challenge motivation that he chose Napoli.
🧾 Bottom Line
- The headline was misleading—Leeds never actually made a £50 m bid or late move for De Bruyne.
- Manor Solomon, praised by De Bruyne, was the true Leeds target.
- Kevin De Bruyne is officially transferring to Napoli on a free, leaving Leeds out of the picture.
Let me know if you’d like a full breakdown of Leeds United’s actual summer window activity or coverage on their real targets!
