Soccer-De Bruyne embracing fresh start at Napoli after Man City departure


FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Napoli Training - Stadio di Carciato, Dimaro, Italy - July 17, 2025 Napoli's Kevin De Bruyne during training REUTERS/Ciro De Luca/File Photo

(Reuters) -Belgian midfielder Kevin De Bruyne is raring to go at Serie A champions Napoli after not being offered a contract extension by Manchester City, and said linking up with compatriot Romelu Lukaku was part of the appeal.

Regarded as one of the greatest midfielders in Premier League history, De Bruyne ended a glittering decade-long spell at City at the end of last season and joined Napoli on a free transfer last month.

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