Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden has told Napoli fans what they can expect from Kevin De Bruyne.
The Belgian star has swapped one sky blue club for another as he joined Napoli after his Manchester City contract expired in June.
De Bruyne linked up with the Serie A champions after a summer in which he was linked with a move to MLS.
Foden, who played alongside De Bruyne 183 times over the years, believes Napoli fans are in for a treat.
Phil Foden and Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City during the Premier League match between Manchester City and West Ham United at Etihad Stadium on May 19, 2024
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Phil Foden hails ‘world-class’ Kevin De Bruyne
Phil Foden, speaking to beIN Sports this week, described Kevin De Bruyne as a “world-class player” and a “quiet leader” who Napoli fans will grow to love.
The City academy graduate also lauded De Bruyne for his role in the club’s impressive trophy-winning run over the past decade.
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“Italian fans are going to love Kevin,” said Foden. He’s a world-class player and a quiet leader.
“He’s helped us win many Premier Leagues with his assists. He’s a complete player – on and off the pitch.”
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Phil Foden makes admission about last season
In the same interview, Foden admitted that he wasn’t at his best last season, but he is optimistic about what’s to come in 2025/26.
“It wasn’t a great year, but now I want to be myself again and enjoy playing,” said Foden.
“Playing against new teams is a good way to get back into rhythm.”
In January, Foden told the Manchester Evening News that he had felt physically and mentally burned out.
“I’ve had a lot of things going on off the pitch mentally,” Foden said at the time.
“It’s one of them – sometimes there’s things in life that are bigger than football. This season I’ve struggled a little bit.
“Hopefully come next year I can get my head mentally right, get back where I left the season before – because I know what I’m capable of doing and the quality I have.”