Reporters at De Bruyne’s first Napoli press conference asked about the photographs that circulated earlier in the week, showing the former City star wearing Maradona’s retired no.10 in training.

Kevin-Prince Boateng feels Lionel Messi should pay the ultimate tribute to his fellow Argentina great Diego Maradona by signing for Napoli.

De Bruyne’s image has thus ignited a debate about whether or not Napoli should un-retire the No. 10 shirt for the Belgian, a modern-day superstar himself. Opinions are divided among Maradona fans.

The club wrote in a statement, "Napoli is delighted about today's decision." Maradona was with Napoli from 1984-91. During that time, he led the team to their only Series A titles in 1987 and 1990.

In a seven-year stint at Napoli from 1984-91, Maradona led the club to its only Serie A titles in 1987 and 1990, the Italian Cup in 1987, and its only major European title, the UEFA Cup, in 1989.

Maradona's No. 10 shirt remains retired at the club, party out of respect for what he did in it, and partly because they'd never find another like him to fill it anyway.

Napoli has dominated all season and didn’t lose in the league until getting beat by Inter in January. A 5-1 victory over Juventus nine days later left no doubt that this was the Partenopei’s year.

It can be very unsettling. But the team did what needed to be done. It never affected us and we won, putting in a great performance.” Napoli were level within 10 minutes.

Reporters at De Bruyne’s first Napoli press conference asked about the photographs that circulated earlier in the week, showing the former City star wearing Maradona’s retired no.10 in training. In ...

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