The Hammers were among the clubs who made contact with de Bruyne to see if they could tempt him to stay in the Premier LeagueAston Villa are also believed to have contemplated a move for the decorated 33-year-old.
However, after not being offered a new deal to extend his trophy-laden ten-year stay at the Etihad, the Belgian magician decided he did not want to join another English club.
Instead De Bruyne is set to sign for newly-crowned Italian champions Napoli in a bid to prove he can still cut it at the highest levelDe Bruyne, one of the greatest Premier League players of all-time, also rejected offers from the MLS and Saudi Arabia.The Belgian will become a free agent on June 30 meaning he will not travel with Manchester City to the FIFA Club World Cup which kicks off on June 15.All signs point towards a move to Naples, a city still in party mode after securing their fourth Serie A title last Friday.
Napoli chairman Aurelio De Laurentiis revealed he held discussions with De Bruyne, claiming the midfield maestro has already bought a house in the region.
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