'I did not appreciate his words' - Kevin De Bruyne's future addressed by Napoli director after midfielder's scathing criticism of former coach Antonio Conte
Goal | 23.07.2026 20:45
The Belgian was especially critical of Napoli's defensive setup. "We play very defensively. If you score one goal every match in a 5-4-1... That's not so great," he said, pointing out that the team's top scorer managed just 10 goals across the campaign. When asked outright whether he was relieved to see Conte depart, De Bruyne didn't hold back: "Am I happy that Conte is leaving? For me, yes. As far as I'm concerned, he didn't have to stay."
