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Napoli Clarifies De Bruyne’s No. 10 Is for Training Only

Club officials emphasized Maradona’s jersey remains retired with supporters awaiting De Bruyne’s permanent squad number announcement.

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De Bruyne con el uniforme del Napoli
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Overview

  • 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.