Napoli midfielder Kevin De Bruyne could leave the Italian club during the January transfer window following reports of growing tensions within the dressing room.
As reported by İdman.Biz, citing Il Mattino, the 35-year-old Belgian international has reportedly fallen out with several teammates, including striker Rasmus Højlund and team captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo.
According to the report, Napoli's management is considering the possibility of terminating De Bruyne's contract early to reduce the club's wage bill. The experienced midfielder reportedly earns around €6 million per year, while his current agreement runs until the summer of 2027.
Meanwhile, Italian transfer insider Nicolò Schira reports that Dutch club PSV Eindhoven has emerged as the leading contender to sign the former Manchester City star. The Eredivisie side is reportedly preparing an official offer and has already held preliminary talks with the player's agent.
The situation is particularly interesting for Azerbaijani football fans, as Napoli are among the opponents of Baku-based Sabah in the league phase of the UEFA Champions League.
The two teams are scheduled to meet in Baku on January 20, 2027. Therefore, should De Bruyne complete a move away from Napoli during the winter transfer window, he could miss the Champions League encounter against the reigning Azerbaijani champions.
It should be noted that De Bruyne joined Napoli after spending ten successful years at Manchester City, where he established himself as one of the world's leading midfielders and won numerous trophies, including six Premier League titles and the UEFA Champions League.
For Sabah, the upcoming meeting with Napoli represents another high-profile European challenge, although the Italian side could arrive in the Azerbaijani capital without one of their most experienced and decorated players.
