Kevin De Bruyne is a Belgian midfielder who plays for Napoli and the Belgium national team. His mother is Belgian but was born in Burundi and also lived in the Ivory Coast before moving to London with her Flemish parents. She returned to Belgium after meeting Kevin’s father, Herwig. The family settled in Drongen, near Ghent, in the Dutch-speaking region of Flanders. De Bruyne speaks Dutch as his first language and is also fluent in English, French, and German. As a child, he often visited his grandparents in London, which he later described as his “second home.”
De Bruyne has been with Michèle Lacroix since 2014. They married in June 2017 and have three children together. He made his senior international debut for Belgium in 2010 and has earned more than 110 caps, scoring 36 goals. He took part in Belgium’s runs to the quarter-finals of the 2014 World Cup and Euro 2016, and he was named in the Fan Dream Team at the 2018 World Cup, where Belgium finished third. He also played at Euro 2020, the 2022 World Cup, and Euro 2024.
Kevin De Bruyne Contract
Kevin De Bruyne’s contract with Napoli is a three-year contract after leaving Manchester City as a free agent. Napoli are offering him a staggered salary: €6 million net per season for the first two years, then €5 million net in the third year. He will also receive a €10 million signing bonus because he is arriving on a free transfer. This deal is a major pay cut from his Manchester City wages, but he prefers the move for football and lifestyle reasons.
What is Kevin De Bruyne’s salary?
Kevin De Bruyne’s contract is a three-year deal with Napoli as a free agent. The offer gives him €6 million net per season for the first two years, then €5 million net in the third year. He will also receive a €10 million signing-on bonus because he is arriving without a transfer fee.
How much does Kevin De Bruyne make in a minute?
Kevin De Bruyne makes about €11.4 per minute from his €6 million annual salary.
What is Kevin De Bruyne’s Career Earnings
De Bruyne’s career earnings are estimated to be between $70 million and $100 million. His major financial leap came after his 2021 contract renewal with Manchester City, which made him the Premier League’s highest-paid player at £400,000 per week, giving him about £20.8 million per year. His overall wealth also increased through endorsements that bring him $4–10 million annually, with companies like Nike, EA Sports, Credit Karma, and Audi adding to his earnings.
Kevin De Bruyne’s Year-by-Year Contract History
Kevin De Bruyne’s contract is a deal worth €12.2 million gross per year with SSC Napoli in 2025. Before leaving England, he spent the 2025 season at Manchester City, where he earned £20.8 million, the same annual salary he received in 2024 and 2023.
De Bruyne’s big pay jump came in 2021 when City renewed his deal at £20.8 million, built on a weekly wage of about £400,000. From 2018 to 2020, he earned £18.2 million, after an earlier rise from £7.8 million between 2015 and 2017. His first major salary came at Wolfsburg in 2014 with about €4 million, before moving from Chelsea, where he earned around £1.3 million when he first arrived in 2012.
| Years | Club | Annual Salary (Estimated) |
| 2025 (July) | SSC Napoli | €12.2 Million (Gross) |
| 2025 | Manchester City | £20.8 Million |
| 2024 | Manchester City | £20.8 Million |
| 2023 | Manchester City | £20.8 Million |
| 2021 | Manchester City | £20.8 Million (Approx. £400k/week) |
| 2020 | Manchester City | £18.2 Million |
| 2019 | Manchester City | £18.2 Million |
| 2018 | Manchester City | £18.2 Million (Approx. £350k/week) |
| 2017 | Manchester City | £7.8 Million |
| 2016 | Manchester City | £7.8 Million |
| 2015 | Manchester City | £7.8 Million (Approx. £150k/week) |
| 2014 (Jan) | VfL Wolfsburg | ~€4 Million |
| 2013 (Jul) | Chelsea FC | ~£1.3 Million |
| 2012 (Aug) | Werder Bremen | (Salary covered by Chelsea) |
| 2012 (Jan) | Chelsea FC | ~£1.3 Million (Approx. £25k/week) |
FAQs
Q. Is Kevin De Bruyne a free agent?
A. Yes. De Bruyne joined Napoli as a free agent after leaving Manchester City.
Q. Is Kevin De Bruyne leaving Manchester City?
A. Yes. Kevin De Bruyne has left Manchester City. His exit was confirmed before the season ended, and he said goodbye to the fans after his final home match. He has now moved to Napoli.
Q. How much was Kevin De Bruyne paid per week at Manchester City?
A. Kevin De Bruyne earned £400,000 per week during his time at Manchester City.
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