Kevin De Bruyne, Napoli's new signing, has revealed the reasons behind his decision to join the Italian club following his departure from Manchester City.
The Belgian midfielder, who recently completed his transfer to the reigning Serie A champions, expressed his enthusiasm about the club's vision during a press conference ahead of Napoli's pre-season friendly against Arezzo scheduled for Tuesday.
"I decided to join Napoli as the project is ambitious, I can feel the club is progressing fast," De Bruyne stated via Fabrizio Romano. "My excitement was clear when Napoli presented me with their project and vision. I feel here we can be competitive, that's what I wanted."
The veteran midfielder's move to Italy marks the end of his illustrious career at Manchester City, where he established himself as one of the Premier League's finest playmakers.
Reports suggest that De Bruyne has already begun influencing Napoli's transfer strategy. The Belgian has reportedly urged head coach Antonio Conte to consider signing his former Manchester City teammate Jack Grealish, potentially reuniting the duo in Serie A.
De Bruyne's arrival at Napoli comes during a busy transfer window for the Italian club, which has also been involved in negotiations regarding Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, with recent developments pointing toward a potential move to Galatasaray.
Football analysts view De Bruyne's signing as a significant statement of intent from Napoli as they look to defend their Serie A title and make a deeper impact in European competitions next season.
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