Napoli secured a narrow victory in a friendly match against Serie B side Catanzaro,with Kevin De Bruyne showcasing a moment of brilliance.
Following an initial defeat to Serie C club Arezzo, Napoli achieved their first win during their training camp in Val Di Sole, defeating Catanzaro 2-1. While the victory against a Serie B opponent may not have garnered widespread attention, De Bruyne, a highly anticipated addition to the Neapolitan squad, captivated the press with a remarkable, albeit not decisive, technical display.
De bruyne executed a stunning backheel pass to Lucca, whose shot was saved by the goalkeeper, preventing the Belgian from registering his first assist in Italy. The Italian press lauded the moment, calling it “The first magic moment of Kevin De Bruyne at Napoli,” and expressed high expectations for the former Manchester City playmaker’s impact on the Serie A champions.
Breathtaking play of de Bruyne during Naples-catanzaro 🤯
Heel of the Belgian to free his partner. Empty the opposing defenders who had not read the magic of KDB 🔥 in advance
What a vote give the play👇
🎥 SSC Napoli#Sscnapoli #Debruyne #Sparpoli pic.twitter.com/rnuGNRUXSH
– Space Naples (@spazio_napoli) July 26, 2025
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