WATCH: Kevin De Bruyne scores twice and grabs assist inside 23 minutes for new side Napoli in pre-season as Italy falls in love with 'KDBOOM'

Kevin De Bruyne is making an immediate impact at Napoli, with "KDBOOM" registering two goals and an assist in his latest appearance.

• Left Man City as a free agent
• Embracing new challenge in Naples
• Catching the eye in friendlies

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The legendary Belgian midfielder is embracing a new challenge in Italy after bringing an iconic 10-year stint at Manchester City to a close. He took in 422 appearances for the Blues, claiming Premier League, Champions League and PFA Player of the Year honours along the way.

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  City surprisingly allowed De Bruyne to leave as a free agent when reaching the end of his contract. Moves to MLS or the Saudi Pro League were speculated on, but the 34-year-old believes he can compete at the highest level and finds himself in Serie A instead.

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  His undoubted quality has been shining through during pre-season, with Napoli being given an early taste of what to expect from the classy playmaker. He needed just 23 minutes to tee up Giovanni Di Lorenzo from a corner and find the net twice himself in a 3-2 friendly win over Girona.