Kevin De Bruyne has said no to easy millions to continue chasing the football that counts. The Belgian champion, landed in Rome for medical visits with Napoli, has chosen Italy and Serie A, turning down more economically rich offers from Saudi Arabia and the United States.
His father, Herwing, who accompanied him to the capital, explained it outside Villa Stuart and left no room for interpretation: "For Kevin, the most important thing has always been his sporting side. He chose Naples because he wants to continue playing at the highest level."
Now all that's missing is the signature, which should arrive at Filmauro's headquarters any day now: a two-year deal with an option for a third, which president De Laurentiis is ready to officially stamp. But for the fans, those who welcomed him today with chants and applause, Kevin De Bruyne is already a regular. And Napoli, from today, has one more reason to dream big.
De Bruyne's choice is really interesting, but I wonder if in the end it won't be a wrong step. Serie A is competitive but the money from Saudi Arabia was a lot and he could have had a different career.