Kevin de Bruyne did not take long to print his brand in Italy. Arrived this summer in Naples, the former master to play Manchester City brought with him a mixture of serenity, professionalism and humility which already strikes the observers of Serie A. “” Kevin de Bruyne's mission for Squadra Azzurra is: “Here to win”. He immediately became the team star. The fans queue for a photo with him. From the latest training sessions, his star illuminated himself, in particular thanks to the growing agreement (on and off the field) with his new teammates. KDB gives the impression of being almost ready to set off decisively“, Claims The Repubblica. For his part, Il Corriere della will be Salves the leadership of the Belgian: ” From his first training sessions, de Bruyne established himself as an obvious holder. Even before the kick -off, he went to the site to personally greet each member of the staff and the team, immediately displaying his natural authority and his benevolent character. »»
For Il MattinoKevin de Bruyne is already ” The new king of Naples ». But in an interview with CORRIERE DELLO SPORTpublished this Wednesday, August 6, the Belgian swept the praise with detachment: ” I am not a king, just a footballer ». While assuming his role as a framework in a group where he evolves alongside figures like Di Lorenzo or Romelu Lukaku. Behind this displayed modesty, ambition is there. De Bruyne, who has soupted the Neapolitan family project before signing, did not fled the difficulty. For him, Naples is both a choice of life, a sporting challenge and a real opportunity to mark a new page in his career. “” Probably the scudetto, yes “, He slips by evoking the trophy he dreams of adding to his already well-stocked collection.
A new challenge, the same requirement
Under the orders of Antonio Conte, by Bruyne discovers another rigor. He who has evolved years under Guardiola admits method differences: more structure, more mental work, an assumed collective approach. “” It's hard, very different from England … but I'm happy with what we do He says. And add: ” Pep is probably a little more focused on controlling the ball and possession, while Conte is a little more structured in the game and focuses a lot on the mentality. Pep works more in the area. There are some differences, but each coach has their own principles and characteristics »»
At 33, Kevin de Bruyne leaves no room for relaxation. Rather than dreaming, it sets concrete and ambitious objectives: Scudetto, Champions League, Italian Supercoupe, Coppa Italia… Everything is in its sights. But behind this will, it is above all a hard work philosophy that guides each of its steps. “” I want to win everything, of course, but I know it will be extremely difficult He confides with lucidity. At a time when so many stars opt for a last quiet track, has chosen the rigor of tale and the requirement of the Diego-Armando-Maradona stadium. The king may not be there, but the leader is already underway.
