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West Ham United’s Ambitious Attempt to Sign Kevin De Bruyne Falls Short

West Ham United reportedly held discussions over a stunning summer move for Manchester City legend Kevin De Bruyne, as the Belgian midfielder prepares to bring his iconic stint at the Etihad Stadium to an end.

However, despite their bold efforts, it appears De Bruyne is on the verge of joining Serie A champions Napoli, with a deal close to completion.

Described as a “genius” by pundit Jamie Redknapp, De Bruyne leaves Manchester City after an illustrious career that includes 422 appearances, 108 goals, and a remarkable 177 assists.

His time in Manchester has been decorated with six Premier League titles, two FA Cups, five League Cups, and the coveted Champions League trophy.

Despite his decision to leave being made public earlier this year, West Ham attempted to lure the playmaker into extending his Premier League journey with a late approach.

According to TBR Football, the Hammers were among the clubs that reached out to De Bruyne following his announcement to leave City, where he had been earning £400,000 per week.

His final outing for the club came in a 2-0 victory against Fulham, marking the end of an era for both player and club.

West Ham reportedly made a last-minute bid to convince De Bruyne to remain in England.

The midfielder was said to be open to staying in the country earlier in the summer, raising hopes among West Ham officials.

With Graham Potter set to oversee a tactical overhaul, the club saw De Bruyne as a potential marquee signing to spearhead their new direction.

The club’s interest came despite the financial challenge of covering De Bruyne’s likely high wage demands.

Yet, with long-serving players like Danny Ings, Aaron Cresswell, and Lukasz Fabianski departing after their contracts expired, West Ham hoped to create space for a transformative addition.

While the idea of a move to London reportedly appealed to De Bruyne’s family, the club acknowledged the transfer was always a long shot.

In the end, West Ham’s dream move did not materialize, with the midfield maestro now set to continue his career abroad, bringing down the curtain on his legendary Premier League tenure.