Kevin De Bruyne to Wear Number 11 at Napoli
Napoli have officially announced that new signing Kevin De Bruyne will wear the number 11 jersey for the upcoming Serie A season.
🔵 Napoli’s Biggest Signing of the Summer
The Belgian midfielder completed his move from Manchester City earlier this week in a deal worth €40 million. De Bruyne’s arrival is seen as a major boost to Napoli’s midfield creativity as they aim to challenge Juventus and Inter for the Scudetto.
👕 Why Number 11?
The number 11 jersey was vacated after Hirving Lozano’s departure last season. De Bruyne has typically worn number 17 at City and Belgium but opted for 11 as a fresh start in Italy.
💬 Official Statement
In his first interview as a Napoli player, De Bruyne said:
“I’m excited to begin this new chapter. Number 11 is special here, and I hope to create memorable moments for the fans wearing it.”
🧠What This Means for Napoli
- Experience boost: De Bruyne brings leadership and elite passing ability.
- Squad depth: Manager Antonio Conte now has tactical flexibility in midfield and attack.
Napoli fans will get their first glimpse of De Bruyne in the number 11 jersey during their upcoming pre-season friendly against Lyon this weekend.
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