The Italian adventure is ending! De Bruyne set for a sensational Napoli exit
Kevin De Bruyne's chapter in Naples is heading for an unexpectedly early conclusion. The Belgian maestro and Napoli are reportedly on course to part ways.
Details: According to CentreGoals, citing Nicolo Schira, De Bruyne and Napoli are on the verge of parting ways at the end of the season. Renewal talks between the club and the midfielder have stalled completely.
The news caps a difficult year for the 35-year-old in Italy. De Bruyne arrived as a free agent in 2025 after a legendary decade at Manchester City, but injuries and a difficult relationship with the previous coaching regime limited his impact, and he is not seen as a central piece of Massimiliano Allegri's project. His current deal runs until 2027 with an option for another year, yet with negotiations frozen, a mutual goodbye next summer looks increasingly likely. The race for his signature is already forming: MLS clubs, with Chicago Fire and San Diego leading the chase, are ready to offer him a lucrative final chapter, while a return to Belgium cannot be ruled out either. For Napoli, losing a player of his stature adds to a growing list of midfield headaches, with Anguissa, Lobotka and McTominay all currently sidelined. De Bruyne, meanwhile, will want his final Serie A months to serve as a reminder of his genius, and perhaps as an audition for one last great contract.
It's worth noting that De Bruyne left Manchester City as arguably the greatest midfielder in the club's history, with six Premier League titles and a Champions League trophy to his name.
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