Rafa Benitez reveals how De Bruyne can elevate Napoli and calms concerns on age

Former Napoli head coach Rafa Benitez has described Kevin De Bruyne as “pure light”, praising the Belgian star as “an elegant player who fills the pitch with his intelligence.”

Speaking in an interview with Italian newspaper La Gazzetta dello Sport, with quotes via IlNapolista, Benitez was full of superlatives to describe the new Napoli signing, after the 34-year-old left Manchester City this summer to join Antonio Conte’s side on a free transfer.

Benitez described coming up against...