Man City Midfielder De Bruyne Joins Napoli After Contract Expiry

Kevin De Bruyne ended his decade-long spell at Manchester City after the club decided not to offer him a contract extension, prompting the Belgian midfielder to seek a new challenge at Serie A champions Napoli. He expressed strong affection for Manchester City, calling himself a 'Man City player for life,' but felt it was time to move on after how his departure was handled. De Bruyne was attracted to Napoli by the opportunity to work with coach Antonio Conte and to reunite with international teammate Romelu Lukaku, who has helped him adjust to the new team and culture. Wearing the iconic number 10 jersey, a symbol previously retired by Napoli in honor of Maradona, De Bruyne is motivated to contribute to Napoli's domestic and European ambitions while embracing the challenge of a new league and playing style. Despite his superstar status, he is humble about his role and eager to learn and grow within the team. De Bruyne emphasized that Napoli is a place for growth and high-level competition, and he is excited to please the fans and help the club achieve top results.