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De Bruyne rules out Napoli exit after summer speculation

Source
Corriere dello SportTier 1
By
La Redazine
Published

Key points

  • De Bruyne denies ever considering leaving Napoli in summer transfer window
  • Belgian midfielder says he discussed departure with no one and feels mentally and physically well
  • De Bruyne included in Belgium squad for Nations League opener against Italy on 25 September

Summary

Kevin De Bruyne has dismissed speculation about a summer exit from Napoli, insisting he never entertained the idea of leaving just a year after joining Serie A. Speaking from Belgium's national team camp ahead of Friday's Nations League clash with Italy at the Olimpico, the midfielder said he had not discussed a departure with anyone and remains committed to Allegri's side.

De Bruyne is among Belgium's squad for their Nations League campaign under new coach Mark van Bommel, which begins against Mancini's Italy on 25 September, followed by matches against France and Turkey.

Original headline

De Bruyne: "Lasciare il Napoli? Non ho mai preso in considerazione l’idea"

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