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Lauded like Maradona - will De Bruyne return to haunt Man City?

Lauded like Maradona - will De Bruyne return to haunt Man City?

Summary

Kevin de Bruyne, a former Manchester City player, joined Napoli after leaving City when his contract expired. He is now preparing to face his former team as Napoli starts their Champions League campaign. De Bruyne, praised for his skills, aims to make a strong impact with Napoli, likened to how Diego Maradona did in the past.

Key Facts

  • Kevin de Bruyne joined Napoli on a free transfer after leaving Manchester City.
  • He spent a decade at Manchester City, winning 16 trophies.
  • Napoli welcomed him, comparing his impact to that of famous player Diego Maradona.
  • De Bruyne hopes to win Serie A and perform well in the Champions League with Napoli.
  • Napoli's captain described De Bruyne as humble and a great player.
  • Antonio Conte, the coach of Napoli, plans to make De Bruyne a key part of the team's strategy.
  • De Bruyne scored two goals in his first three games with Napoli.
  • There were reports of De Bruyne's disappointment over not receiving a new contract offer from Manchester City.

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