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Napoli and De Bruyne – is it already over? What has changed?

The Belgian attacking midfielder could leave Italy after just one season: at almost 35, his physical condition will be a decisive factor

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Belgium, Garcia: "De Bruyne? It’s not as bad as people think, given he’s been out injured for months"

The Belgian manager’s comments on the long-term injury that has sidelined Kevin De Bruyne this season.

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De Bruyne finally returns to Napoli training after 128 days

Napoli have received a massive boost as Belgian maestro Kevin De Bruyne officially returned to first-team training at Castel Volturno on Monday. Following a four-month recovery period, the veteran playmaker is finally back on the grass, signalling the end of a frustrating spell on the sidelines that began in October.

De Bruyne set for Napoli return

Napoli are preparing to welcome back a familiar face to the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. After a grueling period on the sidelines, Kevin De Bruyne is finally closing in on his return to Italy. The Belgian playmaker is expected to arrive in Naples on Sunday, coinciding with his team-mates' trip to Bergamo to face Atalanta. From Monday, the veteran midfielder is slated to report to the Castel Volturno training centre, marking the beginning of the crucial re-integration phase under the watchful eye of Antonio Conte.

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De Bruyne leading Napoli's bid to sign close friend Sterling

Kevin De Bruyne is reportedly looking to reunite with Raheem Sterling at Napoli. The duo won numerous trophies together at Manchester City, where they formed a close friendship and remain in touch to this day. Now, it is being claimed that Sterling could join De Bruyne at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona after leaving Chelsea.

Kane compared to Kroos & De Bruyne by Bayern boss

Harry Kane has, as a complete forward that blends goal-scoring with ball-playing, been compared to Toni Kroos and Kevin De Bruyne by Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany. England captain Kane is all about hitting the net - an artform that he has mastered down the years - but his remarkable numbers in the final third also include plenty of assists.

Hojlund reborn! How Conte got Man Utd misfit firing for Napoli

After Napoli beat Bologna on December 22 to win the Supercoppa Italiana, Rasmus Hojlund posted a picture of him holding the trophy, accompanied by the words, "What a great decision looks like." Unsurprisingly, some Manchester United fans didn't react well to the perceived slight on their club. One comment on Hojlund's Instagram photo with more than 14,000 likes sarcastically congratulated the Dane for finding his 'level' before adding, "[The] Premier League is too difficult for amateurs."

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Eze reveals ‘high-level thinker’ as his toughest PL opponent ever

Arsenal and England star Eberechi Eze has revealed his toughest ever Premier League opponent. Speaking exclusively with Adebayo Akinfenwa on GOAL's Beast Mode On podcast, Eze admitted how difficult it was to play Kevin De Bruyne whenever Crystal Palace faced Manchester City, before their respective summer 2025 moves. The Belgian midfielder is widely considered to be one of the best overseas players to ever grace the English top flight.