Napoli have pulled off a significant acquisition, signing Belgian midfielder Kevin De Bruyne. The seasoned Manchester City stalwart has penned a contract with the Italian outfit, although specific details of the deal remain under wraps.
De Bruyne departed City following the conclusion of the recent season, having spent a decade at the club. Under the guidance of coach Pep Guardiola, the Belgian international emerged as one of the premier midfielders globally.
During his time at Manchester, he played a pivotal role in securing the Premier League title on six occasions, clinching the FA Cup twice, and was instrumental in their journey to winning the Champions League.
Analysts suggest that De Bruyne would seamlessly integrate into the 4-3-3 formation Napoli adopted during the latter part of last season, which was key to their securing a historic fourth Serie A title.
Another potential tactic for utilising the former Manchester City playmaker could involve Conte’s preferred 3-5-2 formation, where De Bruyne might assume a role akin to that of Christian Eriksen during Conte’s tenure at Inter.
Over the course of his time with the Citizens, De Bruyne made 422 appearances, netting 108 goals and providing 177 assists. His trophy haul with Manchester City is impressive, including six Premier League titles, five League Cups, two FA Cups, three English Super Cups, and the coveted Champions League title.
Throughout his career, he has also represented clubs such as Chelsea, Wolfsburg, Werder Bremen, and Genk.
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