Michele De Bruyne, wife of Belgium midfielder Kevin De Bruyne, has spoken openly about the hardships her family has endured since relocating to Naples — and their increasing desire to return to Belgium.

De Bruyne, 35, left Manchester City after a decade at the club and joined Napoli in the summer of 2025. His debut season in Italy has been far from smooth, marked by recurring fitness issues and a reported rift with then-manager Antonio Conte.

Under current boss Massimiliano Allegri, the situation has not improved significantly. Napoli sit 10th in Serie A, and reports from earlier this season allege that De Bruyne clashed with several of his own teammates in the dressing room.

Life under the spotlight

Speaking to Belgian magazine NINA in September, Michele — who married De Bruyne in 2017 — described how life in Naples has weighed heavily on the whole family, including their three children: Mason, Rome, and Suri.