At 34, Kevin de Bruyne began a new chapter in his career this summer. The last one? The future will say. But after ten seasons spent in Manchester City, the Belgian midfielder felt the need to change air. And rather than accepting the dollars of Saudi Arabia or the United States, it was in Naples, a true land of football, that he settled down. Proof that he is always motivated and ambitious.
“There were other options, but after talking to my wife and children, I decided that Naples was the best choicehe explains in an interview granted on Wednesday to CORRIERE DELLO SPORT. I spoke to several clubs through my entourage. It is logical that there is interest when you are a free agent. »» But Napoli quickly established itself as obvious to the Red Devil.
“Naples won the championship last season, and we have a fantastic team. I know the supporters, their passion and their support. That's why I had the best feeling in this clubhe confides, impressed or even embarrassed by the reception reserved for him by the tifosi. I am not a king. I'm just a footballer. I have certainly played a few matches but I am someone like the others. »»
Kevin de Bruyne, Italy is already crazy about him!
In Italy, Kevin de Bruyne wants “Win everything”but his preference goes ” probably “ At Scudetto, whom he would really like to add to his record. A speech that seduces. The transalpine media have already fallen in love with the old Citizen, who has so far disputed three friendly matches against Arezzo (0-2), Catanzaro (2-1) and Brest (1-2). With two defeats but also some promises.
“From the latest training sessions, his star enlightened, notably 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 ”writes the newspaper La Repubblic,
while the Corriere della will be sees him
“An obvious holder” and salutes his impeccable state of mind. To be confirmed in Serie A.