K. De Bruyne

Kevin De Bruyne loses on Napoli debut to third-division side as life after Man City begins with shock defeat

Kevin De Bruyne’s much-anticipated first appearance for Napoli ended in disappointment as the reigning Serie A titleholders suffered an unexpected 2-0 defeat to third-division club Arezzo in a pre-season friendly. The Belgian midfielder, who recently joined from Manchester City, was handed a starting role by manager Antonio Conte, but the night didn’t unfold as planned for the star-studded Italian side.

Kevin De Bruyne's dream team-mate? Napoli close in on €35m signing of 6'7" striker following blockbuster addition of Man City legend

Napoli are reportedly closing in on signing Lorenzo Lucca in a €35 million (£30.5m/$41m) deal following the blockbuster addition of Manchester City legend Kevin De Bruyne. The 24-year-old striker, who enjoyed an impressive 2024-25 season with Udinese, is expected to sign a five-year contract with the reigning Serie A champions later this week.