PSV Attempting to Convince Napoli Linchpin to Join Them
PSV are testing the waters for De Bruyne and exploring whether he could leave Napoli in January already. The star didn’t silence the rumors when he had a chance.
According to De Telegraaf, the Dutch team are seriously interested and could lean on the fact that the midfielder’s family doesn’t like Naples that much. In September, his wife spoke to Voetbal Primeur.
“We want to move to Belgium. Our kids are the priority now. The sooner, the better. He has a very limited life in Italy. It’s not fun for him. We can’t do anything together in the city. That’s the other side of the coin.”
Napoli might comply if De Bruyne asks to leave. He makes €6M, so the savings on his salary would be substantial. Plus, he doesn’t seem to have gelled with the rest of the locker room.
The Belgian international touched on the topic to HLN.
“I can’t say much about it. I’m happy at the moment. I feel good, and I’m playing every game at a high level. Whatever happens, happens. I know how it works. There’s always chatter. We’ll see.”
According to Corriere dello Sport, the Partenopei don’t consider their ace for sale and want to count on him for the rest of the season. His contract isn’t expiring, because of a team option.
Our Take on Napoli, De Bruyne, and PSV
He’s been stellar only in some stretches, but he’s always been a massively important ball handler, so they’d be in a pickle if he asked out. All the buzz about them being interested in other midfielders isn’t a coincidence. Players, especially those of his caliber, tend to get their wish nowadays, regardless of contracts and fees.
