'Will Depend On...': Napoli Supremo Opens Up On De Bruyne, Lukaku Future

Published 4 June 2026 · india

'Will Depend On...': Napoli Supremo Opens Up On De Bruyne, Lukaku Future Published By, Last Updated: June 04, 2026, 21:23 IST De Laurentiis revealed that

'Will Depend On...': Napoli Supremo Opens Up On De Bruyne, Lukaku Future Published By, Last Updated: June 04, 2026, 21:23 IST De Laurentiis revealed that the future of the side's Belgian stars De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku would depend on the preferences of the incoming manager. Kevin De Bruyne. (x) Napoli supremo Aurelio De Laurentiis revealed that the future of the side’s Belgian stars Kevin de Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku would depend on the preferences of the incoming manager, after Antonio Conte left his role at the club. The conclusion of Conte’s stint at Napoli was marred by star midfielder Kevin De Bruyne’s comments, in which the Belgian playmaker expressed his disappointment with the gaffer’s style of management and play. “De Bruyne and Lukaku? We will see, also what the manager will say about their future".

“And then if they want to leave, what’s the problem? There are so many players around the world". Napoli, finished Conte’s final season at the club second behind champions Inter as the side from the south of Italy tallied 76 points in their campaign, eleven points behind Inter. “They made statements that can be considered acceptable or questionable, depending on your point of view. We’ll see what they have to say when we all get to work together. When you work, you really show your physical and mental condition and your ability to be coached. If they have to leave, they’ll leave, what’s the problem? The world is full of footballers," De Laurentiis said. Conte’s assistant coach, Cristian Stellini, however, jumped to defend the seasoned manager. “Maybe it makes little sense for Napoli to bring in players who are 33 years old with an important past and who think more about aesthetics than the result of a season," Stellini said.

“If players with this kind of experience have to arrive, they should at least serve as an example to the youngsters of enthusiasm and joy in living a piazza like Napoli. He didn’t convey either joy or enthusiasm to me; I wish him in the future to live experiences more similar to what he wants, maybe already with the national team under Garcia." “I was very struck last season by how he fit in at Milan, leading his teammates with leadership and enthusiasm even while playing in a team that expressed a very pragmatic style of football, achieving excellent results and never passing judgment on the management or the coach. Being a professional also means being able to understand what you need to do to make the environment you work in the best possible, by setting an example," he added.