De Bruyne Postpones Decision on Future with Napoli Until After 2026

The Belgian star Kevin De Bruyne has postponed his final decision regarding his future with Napoli until after the 2026 World Cup. The player wishes to meet with the potential new coach Massimiliano Allegri before deciding on his position regarding continuing with the team.

The newspaper "Corriere dello Sport" reported that there is great optimism within Napoli about De Bruyne continuing for a second season, as the club, coach, and player all share the desire to continue the journey together.

The source indicated that Napoli's management is not considering letting go of the Belgian midfielder, while Allegri insists on keeping him as part of his artistic project. Meanwhile, De Bruyne prefers to learn about the details of the new project before making his final decision, with a meeting between the parties scheduled to take place after his participation in the World Cup concludes.

De Bruyne's first season with Napoli experienced difficulties due to a severe hamstring injury, which kept him out of several matches and prevented him from delivering his best performances. This prompted the club to handle his future with calmness and without haste.

The newspaper added that Napoli believes it is necessary to discuss the next phase with the player before making any decision, especially in light of the technical changes the team is experiencing.