Yesterday was a day of relaxation with his wife. This morning, he is expected at Castel Volturno for physical tests. Another piece of Premier League brilliance to ignite dreams.
Hats and glasses can`t perform miracles, especially if you`re Kevin De Bruyne, the latest stellar signing for Italian champions Napoli. This acquisition is potentially the most significant in the De Laurentiis era, given the Belgian star`s impressive trophy cabinet. He`s a talent ready to illuminate the Azzurri`s European nights and leave a lasting impact.
Kevin arrived in Capodichino on Sunday evening and wisely spent yesterday enjoying his last day of vacation with his wife, Michele. They took a quick boat trip to Capri. Upon their return to the hotel near the port, they were met by a group of waiting fans. Kevin was even followed into the lobby—an understandable display of excessive passion and enthusiasm given the player`s importance. Naples has yearned for a player like De Bruyne for years, an international superstar symbolizing the club`s renewed ambition.
Today, Kevin will explore Castel Volturno, his new training facility. Waiting for him there will be Antonio Conte, the strategic mind and driving force behind a Napoli team that refuses to set limits.
Special Connections
Kevin and Naples might seem like opposites: he is reserved, quiet, and private, preferring family relaxation, while the city is known for its vibrant, outward passion. Yet, he arrives with the enthusiasm of a young player and the experience of someone who has seen it all and even celebrated a Champions League title. He will be the most decorated player in the squad, serving as a crucial reference point for everyone in the locker room. There, he will reunite with a teammate from many international battles and their younger days at Chelsea: Romelu Lukaku. Napoli`s future will heavily depend on the De Bruyne-Lukaku partnership, symbolic figures of Belgium`s `golden generation`, a team that reached the top of the FIFA rankings but couldn`t secure a major trophy.
Romelu was a strong advocate for this transfer. Another Belgian with deep ties to Naples is Dries Mertens, affectionately known as `Ciro`, who made history here with his goals. De Bruyne has known the beauty of Naples for some time; he even married there (in Sant’Agnello, Sorrento) on Mertens` advice, with Mertens as his witness. Now, he wants to leave his own mark in his unique style: with assists, goals, and the superstar plays that earned him third place in the Ballon d`Or rankings.
King Again
With De Bruyne, Napoli will feel even more like a Premier League team, following the English influence brought last year by McTominay, Gilmour, and his friend Romelu. Kevin is 34; he`s not a youngster anymore, but he`s used to playing at a high tempo and conjuring magic under pressure. And he has extra motivation for this new chapter: proving Manchester City made a mistake by letting him go. The Diego Armando Maradona Stadium is ready to fall in love again, and Kevin is eager to feel the effect. Naples is celebrating: King Kevin is ready to reign over Serie A.
