Thursday saw the league phase draw held in Monaco and one of the eight fixtures announced for City was a home encounter with Napoli, KDB’s new club after departing the Blues to deserved fanfare this past summer.
Guardiola, who spent a trophy-laden near decade with De Bruyne, was thrilled at the news and expects an outpouring of love from the City fans on the night.
The manager also highlighted another hero’s return as Leroy Sane is set to come back to Manchester with Galatasaray after a four year spell and eight trophies in the sky blue.
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“Yes Kevin and Leroy, I’m really pleased they come back here,” the manager told media at his pre-match press conference.
“Of course we have to be beat the teams Napoli and Galatasaray but it’s nice to bring them back.
“I’m sure the people will have a great welcome to them because they deserve it.”
Watch the manager’s briefing in the video player above.
