Kevin De Bruyne set for SHOCK Premier League return after clash with ex-Man Utd star

According to Il Mattino, the Belgian has fallen out with several teammates.

Hojlund is named among those involved, alongside captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo.

🚨 Naples envisage de se SÉPARER de Kevin DE BRUYNE 🇧🇪 À L’AMIABLE DÈS CET HIVER ! 👋 Après une altercation avec Lorenzo LUCCA 🇮🇹 en plein match de Ligue des champions contre Porto, le Belge aurait aussi eu des tensions avec Rasmus HØJLUND 🇩🇰 et son capitaine Giovanni DI LORENZO 🇮🇹. Sous contrat jusqu’en juin 2027, il touche 6 M€ par an. 💰 🗞️ @mattinodinapoli via @footmercato

Tensions boiled over during last week’s 4-1 Champions League defeat to Porto, when De Bruyne was involved in a heated on-pitch exchange with striker Lorenzo Lucca.

The atmosphere has deteriorated to the point where Napoli are prepared to consider an early exit.

De Bruyne’s contract runs until the summer of 2027, with the club holding an option to extend, but he is currently the highest-paid player at the Stadio Maradona on around €6 million a year.

The former Premier League Player of the Year joined Napoli on a free transfer in the summer of 2025 after a glittering decade at Manchester City, where he won six Premier League titles and the Champions League.

In 36 appearances for the Italian side, he has contributed nine goals and six assists, including four goals and two assists this season.

However, he has struggled to settle fully in Italy, battling with injuries and failing to find the perfect role.

Reports claim Everton are keen on bringing him back to England in January, in what will be the biggest shock of the season.