De Bruyne Makes History! Oldest Napoli Debut Ever?! You Won't Believe It!
Belgian football legend Kevin De Bruyne has etched his name into Napoli's history books! In a stunning move this summer, the former Manchester City maestro joined Napoli and made his Serie A debut against Sassuolo. But that's not all...
As reported by Opta, De Bruyne is now the oldest outfield player to ever debut for Napoli in Serie A during the three-point era (since 1994-95). At 34 years and 56 days old, this is a remarkable achievement for the midfielder. Imagine, after dominating the Premier League, he's still got the fire to make history in Italy!
Napoli secured De Bruyne on a free transfer after his contract with Manchester City concluded. This represents a massive coup for the Italian side, adding world-class talent and experience to their squad.
The match against Sassuolo also saw other interesting team selections. With Romelu Lukaku sidelined due to injury, Lorenzo Lucca was given the chance to lead the attack. Scott McTominay surprisingly started as a left winger, while Vanja Milinkovic-Savic, Noa Lang, and Sam Beukema began the game on the bench.
This Serie A season promises to be exciting with De Bruyne now adding his skills to the Italian league. Can he lead Napoli to glory? Only time will tell! Keep up with all the live action and updates on Football Italia's LIVEBLOG.
Key Takeaways:
- Kevin De Bruyne is the oldest outfield player to debut for Napoli in Serie A (three-point era).
- He joined Napoli on a free transfer from Manchester City.
- Lorenzo Lucca started upfront for Napoli in the absence of Romelu Lukaku.
- Scott McTominay played as a left winger.
What's Next for De Bruyne and Napoli?
All eyes are on De Bruyne as he embarks on this new chapter in his career. Can he replicate his Manchester City success in Italy? Will his experience be enough to guide Napoli to a Serie A title? The season is just beginning, and the possibilities are endless!