Guardiola on De Bruyne to Napoli: “Strange, but he'll learn with Conte” | OneFootball

Pep Guardiola, on the eve of the friendly match between Manchester City and Palermo (scheduled for this evening at 9 PM at the Renzo Barbera stadium), spoke to DAZN, also touching on the topic of Napoli, the protagonist of the most surprising transfer move of the summer: the arrival of Kevin De Bruyne.

Manchester City, Guardiola on De Bruyne to Napoli: “It feels strange, but with Conte he will learn a lot more”

The Catalan coach, who played in Serie A for Roma and Brescia, commented on the transfer of the Belgian star as follows:

“It’s a bit strange to see him training with Napoli, but I and the entire City family care a lot about Kevin. I am sure he will do great things in Italy and that he will learn a lot with a top coach like Conte, one of the best ever. I hope that he and his wife and family will settle in well in Italy.”

De Bruyne, who became a free agent after years of success with Manchester City, chose Napoli for a new challenge in Serie A, finding in Antonio Conte a coach who could further enhance his qualities and impart new tactical skills.

The lighthearted moment about Pippo Inzaghi During the interview, Guardiola also made a joke about his colleague Pippo Inzaghi, now at the helm of Palermo and ready for the new season in Serie B:

“A little fox in the box, he could sense where the ball would arrive. Great strikers know this: if you arrive a second late, the ball is already gone. Pippo had this extraordinary sense for goal. As a coach, he is still young, but he has already achieved important things. I wish him all the best.”

Napoli and City: a clash of philosophies Guardiola’s words confirm the mutual respect between two coaches who, although with different approaches, share a footballing philosophy based on intensity and attention to detail. De Bruyne’s arrival in blue represents not only a significant transfer move, but also a sign of Napoli’s ambition to establish themselves at the top in Italy and Europe.

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