Football NewsFootball ItaliaUnverified source· 22 Sept 2026
De Bruyne Denies Napoli Exit Talk, Admits Rough Start
Kevin De Bruyne insists he never tried to leave Napoli, but admits the club's worst Serie A start in a decade has been a 'rough start'.
K. De Bruyne
player
Player
Kevin De Bruyne
Club
Napoli
Manager
Massimiliano Allegri
Points
7 from 5 games
What happened. Kevin De Bruyne has denied rumours that he tried to leave Napoli in the summer transfer window, stating he enjoyed his holidays and returned to Naples. He also acknowledged the team's poor start to the season under Massimiliano Allegri, with just seven points from five Serie A games.
- Napoli are off to their worst Serie A start in 10 years.
- De Bruyne had a fallout with Antonio Conte before leaving Napoli.
- He missed five months of the 2025-26 season through injury.
“No, I haven’t really spoken to anyone about it. I just enjoyed my holidays and went straight back to Naples.”
— Kevin De Bruyne
Napoli will look to improve their form and silence behind-the-scenes speculation as the season progresses.
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