In a stunning development that has rocked the football world, Kevin De Bruyne is set to join Liverpool after nearly a decade with Manchester City. According to Gianluca Di Marzio, the Belgian midfield maestro has agreed to leave City at the end of the 2024-25 season — and Liverpool has swooped in with an offer that few could have imagined just months ago.

The Anfield club is moving quickly to secure De Bruyne’s signature, especially as they prepare for the departure of Trent Alexander-Arnold, who is widely expected to join Real Madrid this summer. Liverpool views De Bruyne as a world-class replacement who can fill the creative void left by Alexander-Arnold’s exit. Despite their different playing styles, De Bruyne’s vision, passing range, and leadership make him an ideal addition to Arne Slot’s new-look squad.

But Liverpool isn’t the only contender. Serie A giants Napoli are also battling for De Bruyne, according to reports. Still, Liverpool’s offer has taken center stage — and now Fabrizio Romano has revealed a stunning detail.

“One shocking clause included in De Bruyne’s deal with Liverpool is a ‘leadership bonus,’” Romano reported. “If he becomes captain within his first two seasons at Anfield, he will receive an extra €3 million. Liverpool see him not just as a player, but as a leader who can guide their new era.”

If Liverpool pulls off the signing, it will send a powerful message about their ambitions under Slot. With a mix of experienced stars and rising talents, the Reds are aiming to reclaim domestic and European glory — and adding one of the Premier League’s greatest ever midfielders would turbocharge those ambitions.

Perhaps most intriguingly, De Bruyne could soon face his former club on the opposite side of England’s most intense modern rivalry, adding extra spice to what promises to be a dramatic Premier League campaign.

Stay tuned for more updates as this blockbuster transfer develops.