Kevin De Bruyne began pre-season with Napoli on 16 July, marking the Belgian midfielder’s first appearance for the Serie A champions since completing a summer move from Manchester City. Video released by the club and the league showed the 34-year-old wearing training gear bearing the No. 10— a shirt Napoli retired in 2000 to honour Diego Armando Maradona. The images triggered immediate debate among supporters sensitive to the Argentine icon’s legacy. Club staff were heard assuring De Bruyne that the number was issued strictly for training purposes, and Napoli has not signalled any intention to reinstate the jersey for competitive fixtures. De Bruyne joins Antonio Conte’s squad after winning 19 major trophies in a decade at City. He is expected to anchor a new-look midfield alongside fellow Premier League alumni Scott McTominay and Billy Gilmour as Napoli seek to defend their domestic title.