Soccer-De Bruyne returns to Etihad as City face Napoli in Champions League


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  • Wednesday, 17 Sep 2025

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Fulham v Manchester City - Craven Cottage, London, Britain - May 25, 2025 Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne in action REUTERS/Toby Melville/ File Photo

MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) -Manchester City welcome a familiar face back to the Etihad Stadium on Thursday as they kick off their Champions League campaign against Napoli and Kevin de Bruyne.

But while City boss Pep Guardiola shed tears when the Belgium midfielder made his final appearance for his team last season, the Spaniard said he will enjoy De Bruyne's return on Thursday "after the game."

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