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De Bruyne plans meeting with Allegri regarding Napoli future

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 10:10 AM

Last updated Jun 26, 2026

De Bruyne plans meeting with Allegri regarding Napoli future

Summary

Kevin De Bruyne's future at Napoli will be determined after the World Cup. He intends to meet with incoming coach Massimiliano Allegri to discuss the direction of the team. Allegri sees De Bruyne as a key player and wants to retain him, especially after De Bruyne's injury-plagued first season. Napoli is not pressuring him to decide before the meeting. Both parties are optimistic about continuing their relationship post-World Cup.

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•De Bruyne's future to be discussed after the World Cup.
•Meeting with Allegri to address next season's plans.
•Allegri values De Bruyne as a pivotal asset for Napoli.
•De Bruyne's first season was hampered by injury.
•Napoli is patient in resolving De Bruyne's contract situation.

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10:10 AMYahoo Sports — De Bruyne to meet with Allegri before decision on Napoli future

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Kevin De Bruyne’s future at Napoli will be decided after the World Cup, with the Belgian having made clear he wants to sit down with incoming coach Massimiliano Allegri before making any decision, a...
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