Key Takeaways:
- Mark van Bommel has publicly supported Kevin De Bruyne’s potential transfer to PSV in January
- PSV are holding advanced talks with De Bruyne, who has not dismissed a switch to the Dutch champions
- Since arriving at Napoli in 2025, De Bruyne has registered 9 goals and 6 assists in 36 appearances
Van Bommel Supports De Bruyne’s Eredivisie Switch
Belgium manager Mark van Bommel has expressed his endorsement for Kevin De Bruyne to make a move to the Dutch Eredivisie, following reports linking the midfielder to PSV Eindhoven. Van Bommel, who accumulated 274 appearances for PSV and managed the club for an 18-month spell between 2018 and 2019, discussed De Bruyne’s situation.
“For Kevin personally… He doesn’t live far away (from PSV), and I think Dutch football suits him – the way football is played, always wanting to play, the ’10’ position, attacking-minded… It fits in that sense.”
🗣️| 🇧🇪 Mark van Bommel on De Bruyne potentially going to PSV:
"He has to make the decision himself, but he doesn’t live far away and Dutch football suits him."
"The attacking way of playing football, always wanting to play football… That just suits him.”
(@hlnsport) https://t.co/WNgsAnKXNk
— Absolute Belgian Fans 🇧🇪 (@BelgianFans) November 13, 2026
PSV and Everton Among Suitors for De Bruyne
Reports from the Netherlands indicate that PSV, the reigning Eredivisie champions, are in direct discussions with De Bruyne regarding a potential transfer during the January window. De Bruyne has not expressed resistance towards the prospect of joining PSV, suggesting an openness to ending his tenure at Napoli. However, PSV are not the only club monitoring De Bruyne’s availability, as Everton are also understood to be interested in securing his signature.
De Bruyne’s future in Naples appears increasingly uncertain after a reported disagreement with several teammates and an ongoing struggle to acclimate to life in the city. According to reports, Napoli have given the 35-year-old permission to leave on a free transfer this January.
De Bruyne’s Numbers at Napoli
Since arriving at Napoli in 2025, De Bruyne has featured in 36 matches across all competitions, finding the net 9 times and providing 6 assists. Despite his individual output, his unsettled situation has led to increasing speculation regarding his next destination.
| Club | Seasons | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Napoli | 2025 – Present | 36 | 9 | 6 |
