Excellent news received by Antonio Conte » The Napoli star will return to training after four months
Article by Daniel Scorpie – Published Saturday, February 21, 2026, 12:38 / Updated Saturday, February 21, 2026 12:39
Kevin de Bruyne (34), the midfielder who was seriously injured four months ago, will return to Italy on Sunday and next week will resume training at Naples. The Belgian international broke in the derby with Inter on October 25, suffering a muscle injury in his thigh while taking a penalty.
Antonio Conte also receives positive news from the medical “front”. Of the six currently unavailable, the oldest injured person is nearing the end of his recovery. Kevin de Bruyne has completed his recovery program in Belgium and returns to Napoli tomorrow.
As reported by Corriere dello Sport, the 34-year-old midfielder, who came for free in the summer from Manchester City, would resume training next week under the command of Antonio Conte.
Kevin de Bruyne earns 5.5 million € per year until 2027
Four months after the muscle rupture in the 33rd minute of the game with Inter (3-1), on “Diego Maradona”. The Belgian converted the controversial penalty, opening the scoring, then came off, being replaced by Conte.
The doctors' verdict was a heavy blow for Napoli, a rupture of the biceps femoris in the right thigh. Serious problem that De Bruyne faced before at Manchester City. At the end of 2023, Kevin was out for 128 days, missing 30 games for club and national team.
photo: Kevin De Bruyne left the match with Inter injured / Imago Images
Operated on October 29 in Antwerp, Kevin de Bruyne will enter the straight line with the recovery of physical condition and, according to the same daily, his return to the pitch would be foreseen for March, in the 28th stage. Napoli play on March 8 at home against Torino.
Until the injury, the Belgian attacking midfielder had played 11 matches (760 minutes), scored 4 goals and provided two assists at Napoli.
Kevin de Bruyne is quoted at €15 million and has a contract with the Italian champion valid until June 2027. His annual net salary is 5.5 million euros plus bonuses.
