– Napoli will be a significant force in Serie A next season as well, but the way clubs like Paris Saint-Germain, Liverpool and Barcelona look at the moment, it will be difficult for the reigning league champions to make it all the way to the Champions League.
Belgian midfielder Kevin De Bruyne, who signed with Napoli a few days ago, wants to play alongside a former Manchester City teammate.
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Kevin De Bruyne has not only accepted the challenge of playing in Serie A, but has already begun to set the direction for Napoli’s sports project. After his unexpected stay from Manchester City, the Belgian midfielder has made a direct request to the club’s management in Italy: he wants Jack Grealish as his partner in the new project led by Antonio Conte. As Calciomercato has revealed, De Bruyne believes it is crucial to sign the Englishman to give the team the quality boost it needs.
The two shared the dressing room during City’s most successful period, but their careers took uncertain paths. De Bruyne was sidelined by the club after a serious muscle injury, while Grealish has lost his prominent role in Pep Guardiola’s style of play – from being a key player in the Champions League triumph to a more secondary role. The opportunity to reunite in southern Italy represents a sporting vindication for both.
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Napoli want to sign Grealish
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s move to PSG left Napoli’s left winger in need, and Grealish would be the ideal candidate for that role. His technical profile and ability to break through suit Conte’s attacking style of play, which he wants to establish in the coming season.
De Bruyne’s arrival has already had a significant impact on the fans and the club structure. If the transfer for Grealish materializes, Napoli would not only have two proven interplay figures, but also send a clear signal: they will compete with the giants in the Champions League. And De Bruyne, more than just a star, seems to have become the architect of the new Napoli.
