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De Bruyne details differences between Conte and Allegri in Napoli

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 11:10 AM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

De Bruyne details differences between Conte and Allegri in Napoli

Summary

Kevin De Bruyne discussed his experiences under previous Napoli coach Antonio Conte and current coach Massimiliano Allegri in an interview. De Bruyne noted Conte's rigid approach, focusing heavily on professional relationships, while Allegri emphasizes personal connections with players. He also addressed a controversial goal in Napoli's recent 2-0 win against Genoa, during which he scored his 199th career goal. De Bruyne is in the second year of his contract with Napoli, aiming to reach his 200th career goal shortly. He expressed disappointment over misconceptions regarding his desire to leave the team following his issues with Conte.

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•De Bruyne highlights differences between Conte's and Allegri's coaching styles.
•He scored his 199th goal in Napoli's 2-0 victory over Genoa.
•De Bruyne's comments address his contract situation amid transfer rumors.
•He is focused on reaching his 200th goal milestone this season.
•De Bruyne criticized the fallout from his past relationship with Conte.

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11:10 AMYahoo Sports — De Bruyne explains the key difference between Conte and Allegri: ‘Very rigid’

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Kevin De Bruyne has opened up about the breakdown in his relationship with former Napoli head coach Antonio Conte and has explained the key difference between his old boss and the new Partenopei head ...
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