Allegri Stands Firm on De Bruyne's Future

Italian coach Massimiliano Allegri is determined to keep Belgian star Kevin De Bruyne at Napoli, viewing him as a key pillar in his plans for the new season. Allegri aims to build the midfield around De Bruyne's experience and quality, drawing inspiration from the role he previously assigned to Luka Modric in his past experiences.

However, club president Aurelio De Laurentiis does not seem fully convinced about retaining De Bruyne, as he does not see him as an untouchable player. With the club's policy focused on reducing the wage bill and restructuring the team, De Laurentiis is open to the idea of selling if a suitable offer comes in.

Reports suggest that Allegri will attempt to persuade De Bruyne to stay, believing that he can lead Napoli both domestically and in Europe. Nevertheless, the final decision will depend on the player's desire and the management's stance in the coming weeks of the summer transfer window.

Despite the differing views between the coach and the club president, De Bruyne's future remains uncertain, with an anticipated meeting between the player and Napoli's management to finalize his position before the new season kicks off.