Belgian midfielder Kevin De Bruyne expressed his delight at joining Napoli, the reigning Italian Serie A champions, during his first appearance following the official end of his contract with Manchester City, where he spent ten seasons.<\/p>\n
Speaking at a press conference\u2014quotes published by his new club\u2019s official website\u2014De Bruyne said: \u201cI chose Napoli because it\u2019s a competitive team, and I\u2019ll have the opportunity to showcase my skills here. I\u2019m excited about this new adventure.\u201d<\/p>\n
He added: \u201cNapoli are champions of Italy and hold significant stature. I know Italian football is different from English football, but I still have the motivation to compete at a high level. Napoli is the ideal environment for that. When they presented the club\u2019s project to me, I was really impressed, and I\u2019m happy with my decision.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Belgian star continued: \u201cOur goal is to perform well in all competitions we take part in, and to maintain consistency between the league and the Champions League. For me, this is a new experience, and I need to study the rhythm and playing style of Serie A, but I\u2019m confident and enthusiastic about the upcoming season.\u201d<\/p>\n
When asked about those who influenced his decision to join Napoli, De Bruyne replied: \u201cI spoke with my teammates Romelu Lukaku and Dries Mertens about Napoli, but in the end, it was a personal decision made by me and my family. I\u2019ve known Lukaku since we were 13, and we share a deep friendship, which will help me adapt\u2014especially in terms of the language and understanding all aspects of Italian football.\u201d<\/p>\n
De Bruyne concluded: \u201cI received offers from other clubs, but Napoli convinced me in every way. They have an ambitious project, they\u2019re a great team, and they have a fantastic coach.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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