Allegri: De Bruyne can 'play everywhere' for Napoli as Badiashile move remains unconfirmed
Milan head coach Massimiliano Allegri weighed in on the impending arrival of Kevin De Bruyne at Napoli, suggesting the Belgian playmaker can operate anywhere across the pitch for the Serie A champions. Separately, the transfer of Chelsea centre-back Benoit Badiashile to Napoli remains in limbo, with no confirmation from either club. The De Bruyne move, widely reported as a free transfer from Manchester City, would represent one of the marquee signings of the Serie A summer window and significantly upgrade Napoli's creative options ahead of their title defence.
Read the full story at football-italia.netDe Bruyne landing in Naples would be a statement acquisition for the reigning Italian champions, giving them a world-class creator to build around after Antonio Conte's departure reshaped the project. Allegri's praise from across the San Siro touchline is also a quiet acknowledgement of the threat Milan will need to plan for next season. The lingering uncertainty over Badiashile, meanwhile, hints that Napoli's defensive rebuild may not be complete, leaving a question mark over their back line heading into the new campaign.
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