Inter defender Manuel Akanji insists Kevin De Bruyne can nonetheless have a ‘vital impression’ in Italian soccer because the Belgian was ‘unfortunate’ in his first season at Napoli.
Inter centre-back Akanji spoke about his former Manchester Metropolis teammate De Bruyne throughout
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Akanji: De Bruyne can nonetheless have an effect in Serie A in 2026-27
“I feel he can nonetheless have a major impression in Italian soccer, completely,”
“Kevin is a unprecedented participant and in addition a terrific buddy of mine. This season, he was unfortunate as a result of an damage stored him out for a very long time. When he returned, the title race was already determined. I wish to face and play in opposition to him, because it hasn’t occurred usually up to now.”
COMO, ITALY – MAY 02: Kevin De Bruyne of SSC Napoli seems on throughout the Serie A match between and SSC Napoli at Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium on Might 02, 2026 in Como, Italy. (Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photos)
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Just some weeks in the past, De Bruyne brought about outrage in Italy when saying that he was
The Italian tactician’s assistant Cristian Stellini hit again, saying that the Belgian had by no means proven enthusiasm throughout his first season on the Stadio Maradona.
NAPLES, ITALY – OCTOBER 25: Kevin De Bruyne of SSC Napoli battles for possession with Hakan Calhanoglu of throughout the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and FC Internazionale at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on October 25, 2025 in Naples, Italy. (Picture by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Photos)
Napoli at the moment are ready for Massimiliano Allegri to be launched from . Technically, the Italian remains to be below contract with the Rossoneri following his sacking on the finish of the 2025-26 marketing campaign.
Napoli have reached an settlement with an skilled Italian coach and are ready for him to terminate his contract with the Rossoneri earlier than beginning his tenure on the Stadio Maradona.