De Bruyne future at Napoli uncertain as possibility of January exit emerges
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Kevin De Bruyne’s future at Napoli hangs in the balance as reports indicate the Belgian midfielder could depart as early as January. The 35-year-old has been a consistent starter for Napoli this season, featuring in all 11 Serie A matches so far, though his time in Italy has been marked by challenges.
De Bruyne’s 2024-25 campaign was derailed by a prolonged hamstring injury, leaving him sidelined for over four months. Beyond physical setbacks, tensions with former manager Antonio Conte—who left last season—have added to the uncertainty, with De Bruyne publicly expressing misalignment over his preferred playing role.
Under new coach Massimiliano Allegri, Napoli’s struggles have intensified, with seven losses in their first 15 matches and a 14-point deficit to league leaders. The club’s Champions League campaign has also collapsed, placing them in 27th place in European standings, effectively eliminating any chance of round-of-16 qualification.
With Allegri reportedly targeting three or four new signings in January, speculation has grown that De Bruyne could be among those departing, despite Allegri’s efforts to retain him.
