The No. 10 was assigned to Kevin De Bruyne’s locker solely for the start of pre-season training. Napoli issued an official statement confirming the number does not signal a reinstatement of Maradona’s retired jersey. Supporters took to social media to defend the sacred status of Maradona’s No. 10 and demand clarity on De Bruyne’s matchday number. De Bruyne reacted with surprise when he first saw the No. 10 on his training kit and sought confirmation from club staff. The Belgian star’s official squad number for the 2025/26 season has not yet been announced by the club.
