It didn’t take many days after Kevin De Bruyne landed in Serie A before sports commentators started talking about the Manchester City legend’s exit from Napoli.
Now it seems that they are right in their assumptions. Manager Antonio Conte, who wanted to become manager of Italy and left Napoli at the end of the season, was the one who was keen on Kevin De Bruyne, mostly because of his star status and not so much what the 35-year-old can deliver on the pitch.
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Italy chose to go for Andrea Pirlo after a few rounds with the man who lifted Kevin De Bruyne to star status Pep Guardiola.
Transfer expert Nicolò Schira reports that Kevin De Bruyne could be on the move again
After 422 games at Manchester City, Kevin De Bruyne chose to move to Napoli. Now – just one season later – his time at the Italian big club may be over.
The Belgian, who is well away from his top level, has a contract until the end of next season, with an option for another year – but according to the information, he is not a central piece in new manager Massimiliano Allegri’s plans. That could make De Bruyne consider other options.
In his debut season in Serie A, “KDB” played 18 games, scored 5 goals and provided 2 assists.
Napoli finished second last season – but now the star player could be moving on.
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