Napoli’s huge signing, De Bruyne grew to become a mannequin for a day as he took half within the launch of the brand new kits for the Southern Italian membership (see beneath).
And he was “shocked” on the considered changing into the membership’s new quantity 10.
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The shock occurred final Tuesday (fifteenth), when he noticed that quantity on his coaching equipment.
The quantity 10 of the present Italian champions has been retired since Maradona’s demise on November 25, 2020.
Nevertheless it won’t be used once more. The Belgian midfielder will solely put on that quantity throughout coaching.
A video reveals De Bruyne’s response when he comes throughout the jersey.
You’ll be able to see him saying, “No, no, no.”
Till he hears, “It’s only for coaching.”
Then he “relaxes.”
Napoli has not but revealed what quantity De Bruyne will put on on the membership.
He made historical past carrying the quantity 17 at Manchester Metropolis.
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Maradona achieved idol standing after which grew to become a legend at Napoli.
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It was with him on the pitch that the Southern Italian membership gained its first Italian titles in 1986-1987 and later in 1989-1990.
Maradona additionally celebrated an Italian Cup, a Tremendous Cup, and a UEFA Cup.
He boasts 5 of the fourteen trophies the membership has gained in its historical past.
The then San Paolo stadium was renamed Stadio Diego Armando Maradona after the Argentine handed away at 60.
And there’s no scarcity of tributes to the idol in Naples.
Napoli in new gear
De Bruyne was joined by McTominay – a giant standout from final season – to current Napoli’s new kits.
See all the main points of the kits .
Fundamental photograph: Copy/Napoli
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This text was translated into English by Synthetic Intelligence.