Kevin De Bruyne: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Napoli News / Football Italia / October 28

Napoli star De Bruyne to undergo surgery and return in 2026

Multiple sources in Italy claim that Kevin De Bruyne will undergo surgery in Antwerp tomorrow and will only return to action in February 2026. Napoli star De Bruyne is set to miss several months of action after suffering a severe lesion to the thigh muscle in a Serie A game against Inter on Saturday.

Kevin De Bruyne News / The Cult of Calcio / October 27

Napoli Lose De Bruyne for Multiple Months Due to Injury

The injury suffered by Kevin De Bruyne looked immediately serious, and the test confirmed it, as he suffered a high-degree biceps femoris tear in his left thigh, Napoli announced.

Napoli News / Football Italia / October 27

Napoli confirm serious De Bruyne injury and several months out

Napoli have confirmed the worst fears, as Kevin De Bruyne has been diagnosed with a severe lesion to the thigh muscle and is expected to be out for several months.

Napoli News / Football Italia / October 25

Conte pushed for De Bruyne to take Napoli penalty that ‘should have been revoked’

DAZN reports that Antonio Conte urged Kevin De Bruyne to take a penalty against Inter instead of David Neres, but referee pundit Luca Marelli argues that the spot kick should have been revoked by VAR.

Soccer News / Football Italia / October 25

Careca: McTominay ‘the key’ Napoli player, but criticism of De Bruyne unjustified

Napoli legend Careca insists that Scott McTominay remains the ‘key player’ for the Partenopei, but criticism of Kevin De Bruyne are not justified. Napoli host Inter at the Stadio Maradona today, but the Partenopei need a reaction after suffering two consecutive defeats across Serie A and the Champions League.

Soccer News / Football Italia / October 23

Italian media highlight Napoli ‘problem’ with De Bruyne after 6-2 PSV thrashing

Napoli collapsed to a 6-2 defeat away against PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League on Wednesday evening, and now, outlets in Italy are beginning to question

Napoli News / Football Italia / October 22

Boban disagrees with Conte after Napoli’s 6-2 loss and makes Baggio-De Bruyne comparison

Milan legend Zvonimir Boban argues that the new Napoli signings have ‘nothing to do’ with a 6-2 loss against PSV and suggests that Kevin De Bruyne should

Soccer News / Football Italia / October 20

De Bruyne’s new Napoli role: Fewer assists, different impact

Sky Sport Italia pundits argue that Kevin De Bruyne will provide fewer assists at Napoli as the Belgian star has gone from Manchester City’s ‘chances creator’ to ‘roaming playmaker’ at the Stadio Maradona.

Soccer News / The Cult of Calcio / October 20

Napoli Not Getting Much Return on their Big Investments

Kevin De Bruyne and Rasmus Hojlund have carried Napoli in multiple matches, but the same can’t be said about their other newcomers, who have struggled to find their footing following the summer transfer despite their large price tags, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs (via Goal).

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / October 18

Arne Slot draws Kevin De Bruyne comparison in emphatic defence of ‘unlucky’ Liverpool player

Arne Slot has pointed to the example of Kevin De Bruyne in pleading the case for patience with Florian Wirtz in the first few months of his Liverpool career.

Napoli News / The Cult of Calcio / October 9

Napoli Gave Some Thought to Signing Neymar Last Summer

Napoli contemplated adding Neymar for a few months in the second half of last season. Then, in the thick of it, when they really started planning their transfer market moves after Antonio Conte confirmed he would stay, they didn’t pull the trigger.

Napoli News / Football Italia / October 8

Napoli made serious attempts to sign Neymar before landing De Bruyne

Reports in Italy claim that Napoli made ‘serious’ attempts to sign Brazil legend Neymar before landing on Kevin De Bruyne earlier this year. According

Napoli News / Football Italia / October 5

Oriali explains why Conte left De Bruyne out for Napoli vs. Genoa

Gabriele Oriali has explained why Antonio Conte decided to leave Kevin De Bruyne out of his starting line-up for the Serie A clash between Napoli and Genoa

Crystal Palace News / Caught Offside / October 4

Report: Chelsea & Man Utd keen to sign 19-year-old wonderkid compared with De Bruyne & De Jong

Chelsea and Manchester United are reportedly among the clubs showing an interest in exciting Dutch talent Kees Smit. The highly-rated 19-year-old AZ Alkmaar midfielder has supposedly already drawn comparisons with Kevin De Bruyne and Frenkie de Jong after impressing at youth level.

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Soccer News / Caught Offside / October 3

The next Kevin De Bruyne: Arsenal & Chelsea circling for transfer of midfield wonderkid

Arsenal and Chelsea are reportedly alongside the likes of Real Madrid and Barcelona in circling for exciting Mexican wonderkid Gilberto Mora. The 16-year-old is fast establishing himself as one of the most exciting prospects in world football, and is already being compared to the likes of Kevin De Bruyne and Pedri.

Manchester City News / Total Apex Sports / October 2

Champions League: Kevin De Bruyne Compares Rasus Højlund To Erling Haaland After Napoli’s Win

Napoli secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Sporting CP in their UEFA Champions League group stage on October 1, thanks to a standout performance from Rasmus Højlund.

Napoli News / Football Italia / October 2

Sacchi: De Bruyne ‘never’ a problem for Napoli and Conte

Arrigo Sacchi is delighted with Kevin De Bruyne’s performance in Napoli’s 2-1 win over Sporting CP: ‘Believe me, he’ll never be a problem for Napoli.’ The Belgian ace inspired Rasmus Hojlund’s brace with two assists last night.

Napoli News / Extratime Talk / September 19

Kevin De Bruyne’s Manchester City Homecoming: Should the Belgian Have Been the One Sacrificed After Giovanni DI Lorenzo’s Red Card?

At the Etihad Stadium on Thursday, September 18, thousands of Manchester City fans attended their first Champions League tie of the season, ready to start their Champions League campaign and watch Kevin De Bruyne’s Manchester City homecoming against Napoli.

Manchester City News / Esteemed Kompany / September 16

A special moment awaits at the Etihad on Thursday night as a Manchester City legend returns

The last time Kevin De Bruyne was on the pitch at the Etihad came after Manchester City’s 3-1 win over Bournemouth in their final home game of the 24/25 season.

Manchester City News / Esteemed Kompany / June 11

Kevin De Bruyne’s next move is now known as the curtain falls on his Manchester City career

Kevin De Bruyne’s final game for Manchester City will seemingly be City’s 2-nil win over Fulham at Craven Cottage on the final day of the 24/25 season.

Soccer News / Yardbarker / June 2

Why Alexi Lalas is wrong about Kevin de Bruyne

The English Premier League season is over, and contracts are set to expire. Several players are on the lookout for a new club, perhaps the most notable of those is Manchester City legend Kevin de Bruyne.

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