Kevin De Bruyne will meet with Massimiliano Allegri after the World Cup to decide his future at Napoli.
The Belgian midfielder wants to discuss the new project with Allegri before making any decision.
What happened?
De Bruyne's debut season at Napoli was heavily compromised by a serious hamstring injury.
He limited his involvement and prevented supporters from seeing him at his best.
Why it matters for Kevin De Bruyne
The club has no desire to force his exit, Allegri wants to keep him, and De Bruyne himself wants to understand the new project.
All three parties are pointing in the same direction, but the formal conversation must come first.
What comes next?
Once his World Cup adventure concludes, the meeting with Allegri will take place.
The conversation is likely to be decisive in confirming what both club and player appear to want: a continuation.
De Bruyne is currently in the United States with the Belgium side that has underwhelmed at the tournament so far.
On June 15, 2026, Belgium played against Egypt in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G match.
The Belgian midfielder has made clear he wants to sit down with Allegri before making any decision.
Allegri considers De Bruyne a valuable asset and has no intention of losing him.
According to Corriere dello Sport, via IlNapolista, there are significant grounds for optimism that De Bruyne will remain in Naples for a second season.
The patient approach from the club will allow both parties to speak properly and assess what the next chapter could look like under Allegri's management.
De Bruyne's injury-hit debut season has put his contract decision on hold until the World Cup concludes.
The club's approach has been shaped by the context of his limited involvement due to the hamstring injury.