Kevin De Bruyne has hinted that one of his former Manchester City team-mates is unsettled at the Etihad this summer, and that they have shared an interest in following him to Napoli
Kevin De Bruyne has dropped a cheeky hint that Jack Grealish might be joining him at Napoli this summer. It comes after his own exit from Manchester City after a trophy-laden decade.
De Bruyne is set to embark on a fresh challenge in Italy, having penned a two-year contract with the Serie A titans. Although he's leaving behind a glittering array of honours won alongside his City comrades, there's a chance he could coax another of the club's stars to join him on Italian soil.
The Belgian maestro teased the possibility of Grealish, who has found himself on the fringes at City, making a switch to Napoli during an interview with Corriere dello Sport. When asked about if the Englishman had spoken to him about his move to Naples, he replied: "Maybe," with a grin.
Grealish has fallen out of favour at City, with Pep Guardiola even making the decision to omit him from his Club World Cup squad this summer. While Everton have emerged as potential suitors for the 29-year-old, a number of other clubs have been linked with the winger, who arrived at the Etihad for £100million in 2021.
Dean Smith, meanwhile, has openly shared his desire for a reunion with the former Aston Villa ace, hoping to entice him across the pond to Charlotte FC in the MLS, reports the Manchester Evening News. Yet, despite Smith's eagerness to snatch Grealish away from Man City, he conceded that the player still has "unfinished business" in Europe, and Napoli could be the answer to that.
Grealish has racked up over 157 appearances for Man City, netting 17 goals and providing 23 assists. His trophy cabinet boasts three Premier League titles, an FA Cup, a FIFA Club World Cup, a UEFA Super Cup and a Champions League trophy.
He also clinched the runner-up spot at the 2020 European Championships with England and is eager to make his mark this season to secure a place in Thomas Tuchel's squad for the 2026 World Cup. As speculation around Grealish continues to mount, a reunion with De Bruyne could potentially be on the horizon.
That's if Grealish doesn't join Everton this summer on either a permanent or loan deal, however, with the Toffees opening talks with City with regards to the star's services. The Sky Blues are open to letting Grealish leave the north west this summer should the right deal be agreed.
Considering David Moyes is looking for a squad overhaul this summer, a season-long loan may be his best option at securing Grealish for the fresh campaign. However, his hefty wages could be a hurdle, and Everton may need City to pay a portion of them for a deal to work.
userdoesntexist
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SAH7
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tell me what ever you are smoking so that I can buy it and smoke it to become delusional like you
u don't need to buy it, ur m0mm¥ already have it, I've also taken it from her
SAH7
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AND YOU 🫵 are the only one who's hating pep, And which players he destroyed? 🤔 I respect every players that played for us but most of them that you are saying pep ended their careers are city flops or lazys so shut up!
there are so many players go kid and watch football properly!
SAH7
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Pep is hated because his Barcelona team destroyed Mourinho Madrid
lol who's talking the 1 who born after 2017 😂😂😂
nellomcfc
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that's why he's one of the hated coach ever coz he destroyed most of the players career!
Pep is hated because his Barcelona team destroyed Mourinho Madrid
userdoesntexist
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that's why he's one of the hated coach ever coz he destroyed most of the players career!
AND YOU 🫵 are the only one who's hating pep, And which players he destroyed? 🤔 I respect every players that played for us but most of them that you are saying pep ended their careers are city flops or lazys so shut up!
userdoesntexist
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that's why he's one of the hated coach ever coz he destroyed most of the players career!
tell me what ever you are smoking so that I can buy it and smoke it to become delusional like you
Cuoclortuz
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ggggg
Vudcdipstu
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injuries, hangover, useless on pitch , you better than this Grealish , Italy is best for players with no pace for EPL
nwa4lifd
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I said it earlier that was an inner trouble between Pep and his senior players that lead to many of them being let out of the club ... all those games they lost during the last season was not normal .. more to come 🫴🫴
SAH7
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Yeah, I agree that you are HATING on Pep. Because he destroyed your team more than any coach. Otherwise, how many players did Mourinho, Zidane and Carlo destroyed???
lol we also destroyed him in the past don't forget it kid. He destroyed players due to his ego and that's a difference between him and other managers that u mentioned like mou & Zidane!
Jabacnostu
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that's why he's one of the hated coach ever coz he destroyed most of the players career!
Yeah, I agree that you are HATING on Pep. Because he destroyed your team more than any coach. Otherwise, how many players did Mourinho, Zidane and Carlo destroyed???
Jabacnostu
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Worse business City ever did was signing Grealish. Can't still believe £100m was paid for him, and his salary, outrageous
No matter how smart you are, risk is always there... that's how business is, unpredictable!
SAH7
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Ask him plz... clueless fan
yup mah mind is empty 😞🫙 just like the UCL trophy cabinet 🗄️ of arsenal! lol 🤣🤣🤣🤣
SAH7
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Hate by who??
many! u don't even know kid
ANK3430
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Worse business City ever did was signing Grealish. Can't still believe £100m was paid for him, and his salary, outrageous
dougiefresh
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Its the other way around, Pep and city neither WANT or NEED grealish
GomezzR
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Hate by who??
Ask him plz... clueless fan
bamadiloty
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Grealish must go and open a pub
Zezeman1
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that's why he's one of the hated coach ever coz he destroyed most of the players career!
Hate by who??
Popcdknory
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Kevin De Bruyne, you suppose to know that, there's time for everything, yourself have tried very well, but you are weak in some areas, you see last season, it was worst, even small teams beat you guys. for Grealish, is the worst, he can't perform in the pitch, he is only good for, Ibiza parties with beers. that coach suffered too much last season, take note, English football is very tough. Grealish pls go and train hard for you to be starter. Wishing you the best on your new journey in football.
SAH7
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that's why he's one of the hated coach ever coz he destroyed most of the players career!