De Bruyne Wears Napoli No.10 Shirt in Training Amid Maradona Legacy Debate

Kevin De Bruyne's recent move to Napoli has sparked significant attention due to his wearing of the club's iconic No. 10 training jersey, a number retired in honor of Diego Maradona, who led Napoli to its first Serie A titles in the 1980s and is revered as a club and city legend. While De Bruyne expressed surprise and hesitation upon seeing the number on his training kit, Napoli clarified that this is only for training purposes and the No. 10 shirt remains officially retired. The number's retirement reflects Maradona's monumental impact on Napoli, including multiple trophies and the renaming of the stadium in his honor. Fans and pundits have debated the symbolism and appropriateness of De Bruyne potentially wearing the No. 10 competitively, given its sacred status. De Bruyne, a decorated midfielder with numerous titles from Manchester City, is seen as a major reinforcement for Napoli as they aim to defend their Serie A crown and compete in Europe. The club has not yet confirmed the number De Bruyne will wear in official matches, keeping the discussion open about the legacy and the future of the legendary jersey.