Kevin De Bruyne’s wife hints at Napoli exit as Belgium return emerges

Kevin De Bruyne’s future at Napoli has been thrown into doubt after his wife, Michele, revealed their growing desire to return to Belgium amid difficulties settling in Italy.

The Belgian midfielder joined Napoli in the summer of 2025 after spending a decade at Manchester City, but injuries and reported disagreements with managers have disrupted his time at the club.

According to talkSPORT, in an interview with Belgian magazine NINA⁠, Michele disclosed that the family has increasingly discussed moving back to Limburg, saying:

“Of course, we think about the future together.

“And increasingly often, we say to each other, ‘We are going to live here in Limburg [in north-east Belgium]’.

“The sooner we get here, the better.”

She also described life in Naples as restrictive for the 35-year-old, explaining that family outings had become difficult because of the attention he attracts.

Kevin De Bruyne signed a two-year contract with Napoli and is due to become a free agent next summer, leaving his long-term future uncertain.