Witsel: De Bruyne will shine at Napoli, unless Modric steps in | OneFootball

Axel Witsel, experienced midfielder and national teammate of Kevin De Bruyne, gave an interview to Gazzetta dello Sport in which he enthusiastically commented on the Belgian playmaker’s transfer to Napoli.

Witsel praises De Bruyne: “At Napoli he’ll score at least 10 goals and provide 15 assists. He’s the best, Modric permitting”

Important words, confirming just how much the Azzurri club has secured a player capable of changing the face of Serie A.

“Kevin is a champion, he’ll make the difference at Napoli” Witsel has no doubts about the value of the former Manchester City playmaker:

“Kevin will have to adapt to a new playing system and a different reality like Napoli, but he remains a world-class player. I’m sure he’ll prove to be the best midfielder in Serie A – Modric permitting.”

The former Borussia Dortmund and Atletico Madrid midfielder then added a clear prediction about his teammate’s performances:

“I expect at least 10 goals and 15 assists from him. He has an extraordinary tactical intelligence, he sees the play before anyone else, and with Lukaku he won’t even need to speak: there’s a natural understanding between them, refined over the years with the Belgian national team.”

Conte, De Bruyne and Lukaku: a team built for the Scudetto According to Witsel, the reigning champions Napoli start as favorites for the upcoming season:

“They’re the reigning champions of Italy, have a winning coach like Antonio Conte on the bench, and have acted intelligently in the transfer market. De Bruyne is an extraordinary signing, far from a player at the end of his career.”

The former Zenit player also highlighted the value of the Azzurri squad:

“With players like Lukaku, De Bruyne, Lobotka and other experienced members, Napoli has everything it takes to stay at the top.”

Witsel’s dream: “It would be great to join them in Serie A” Finally, an intriguing hint about the future:

“It would be wonderful to find myself with Kevin, Romelu, Modric, Dzeko in Serie A. It’s a league that’s becoming very competitive and full of talent again. We’ll see…”

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