De Bruyne accused of treason!

Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne bid farewell to the club that made him a legend last June as one of the club's greatest players and leaders. The 33-year-old Belgian left City after a difficult season punctuated by numerous injuries that undermined his usual form, finding himself without a contract renewal offer. Although everyone was anticipating his joining Chicago Fire in the American League, the shock came with his announcement that he had joined Italian champions Napoli, a move aimed at proving that he was still capable of playing at the highest level. However, The Athletic recently revealed interesting details that may place De Bruyne at the center of a major controversy with Manchester City fans and manager Pep Guardiola. Reports revealed that the player had held talks with Liverpool, City's arch-rivals, the club De Bruyne supported as a child and had hoped to one day play for. De Bruyne said of Liverpool: "It's my favorite team, and my favorite player is Michael Owen. I hope to play there one day." These statements, along with the brief conversations he had with the Reds, were viewed by some as a major betrayal, given the intense rivalry between the two teams, especially since De Bruyne has been a Manchester City captain for years. Liverpool and Manchester City have competed fiercely for Premier League titles in recent seasons, with player swaps rarely occurring since 2016, most recently with James Milner leaving for Anfield and Raheem Sterling leaving for the Etihad.