Manchester City’s hesitancy to discuss the possibility of a new contract with Kevin De Bruyne created a “stressful” situation for the Belgian midfielder.The 34-year-old officially joined Serie

Among players who started more than 10 top-flight matches across the 2024–25 campaign, De Bruyne recorded the best ratio for expected assists and chances created. Only Arsenal captain Martin Ødegaard averaged more open-play passes into the penalty area than his veteran counterpart last term.

De Bruyne ended a glittering decade-long spell at City at the end of last season and joined Napoli on a free transfer last month.