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NAPLES, ITALY – AUGUST 30: Kevin De Bruyne of SSC Napoli during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and Cagliari Calcio at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on August 30, 2025 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)
Kevin De Bruyne has returned to Naples to continue his recovery and told Napoli fans he’d return to action ‘soon.’
Napoli star De Bruyne returned to Naples on Sunday, February 22, after spending the last few months abroad, where he completed the initial phase of his rehabilitation from a severe muscle injury.
De Bruyne returns to Naples
The Belgium internatinal underwent surgery in Antwerp at the end of October after suffering a high-grade tear of the biceps femoris in the right thigh.
As reported by CalcioNapoli24, De Bruyne landed at Naples’ Capodichino Airport on Sunday, and according to Sky Italia, he returned to Napoli’s training centre on Monday.
Upon arriving in Naples yesterday, De Bruyne reportedly told Napoli fans that he felt “well” and that he would “be back soon.”
When will De Bruyne return to action?
The 34-year-old will now continue his recovery in Naples, but is not expected to return to action before April.
The former Manchester City star has scored four goals and provided two assists in 11 appearances across all competitions this season.
ByLorenzo Bettoni
Lorenzo Bettoni is the Editor of Football Italia.
