Kevin De Bruyne has openly admitted he's happy to see Antonio Conte leave Napoli after a tough debut campaign.
The Belgian attacking midfielder made just 21 appearances across all competitions for Napoli due to a hamstring injury.
What happened?
Conte's pragmatic tactics proved stifling for De Bruyne, who found it difficult to play in his position.
The club finished second in Serie A, 11 points behind champions Inter Milan, prompting Conte to announce his departure.
Why it matters for Kevin De Bruyne
De Bruyne's vision of football differs significantly from Conte's rigid, defence-first approach.
He stated: "I was never really able to play in my position."
What comes next?
De Bruyne managed five goals and four assists in the 2025/26 campaign, while Rasmus Hojlund netted 12 times.
Conte said: "It's been an honour, really special to coach Napoli."
De Bruyne played quite a lot despite his injury, and he's looking forward to the next season.
The former Chelsea and Tottenham head coach announced his departure at the end of the season.
De Bruyne gave his all, but the stats aren't impressive, with the top scorer having just 10 goals.
He added: "We play very defensively, and if you score one goal every match in a 5-4-1 formation, that's not great."
De Bruyne is happy Conte is leaving, and he's looking forward to a new chapter at Napoli.
The Belgian midfielder joined Napoli last summer after ending his 10-year spell at Manchester City.