Kevin De Bruyne is set to return to the Etihad Stadium as a Napoli player when he faces his former club Manchester City in the league phase of the UEFA Champions League.
Bernardo Silva lauded De Bruyne as the best player in City history, which goes to show how respected he was by his legendary teammates.
However, in what is set to be an emotional affair at the Etihad Stadium, the midfield maestro will be front and centre of what could be a blockbuster contest.
Manchester City fans had their say about the idea of watching Kevin De Bruyne play against them in a Napoli shirt.
Man City fans react to facing Kevin De Bruyne’s Napoli in the Champions League
One fan admitted that the prospect of Manchester City going toe-to-toe with now-Napoli superstar De Bruyne is a match-up that is too emotional for him: “Man City vs KDB [Kevin De Bruyne]. Man, I’m not ready for this UEFA.”
A second City supporter joked that the Belgian’s muscle memory could kick in and he may score an own goal: “KDB stepping onto the Etihad pitch with Napoli…muscle memory kicks in and he scores for City instead!”
A third Manchester City fan was also emotional about the contest against De Bruyne’s Napoli side, as he simply wrote: “KDB is coming back home” followed by a few emojis that summed up his feelings.
Another Sky Blues supporter pinpointed the number of reunions that could occur in the contest, stating: “[Erling] Haaland and Bernardo against their old clubs, another Madrid encounter, [Claudio] Echeverri could play against us, the return of KDB to the Etihad. Tasty.”
A fifth fan admitted that they are already emotional about the much-anticipated game, writing: “KDB, I’m crying in advance.”
Finally, a sixth Manchester City felt similarly about De Bruyne playing against Pep Guardiola’s men for Napoli: “KDB at the etihad on a Champions League night but he’s not a Man City player.”
It is understandable why the supporters feel how they do about the six-time Premier League winner’s return.
Kevin De Bruyne has made a huge admission about Man City at Napoli
The decorated creator is arguably City’s greatest player of all time and the fans have a one-of-a-kind relationship with him.
De Bruyne pledged his loyalty to Manchester City at Napoli, which shows how much he adores the club and the fans.
The former Genk star said: “I’m a Man City player for life.”
The Etihad Stadium will give De Bruyne a standing ovation in what is set to be a truly special game of football.
