De Bruyne only left former English Premier League champions Manchester City for Serie A club Napoli 18 months ago.
By Kehinde Okeowo
Napoli and Belgium midfielder Kevin De Bruyne could be playing his football once again in the English Premier League (EPL) next season after allegedly finding it hard to settle into life in Italy.
According to CalcioMercato, the talented playmaker is set for a shock return to the English top flight after leaving Manchester City for the Serie A side only 18 months ago.
The outlet reported that Everton are very interested in signing De Bruyne and have already “initiated initial contact with the player’s representatives”.
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The 35-year-old might be keen to return to the English League after clashing with some of his teammates and manager Max Allegri.
So far, the midfielder has registered 15 goal assists in 36 appearances for Napoli, six of which have come this season.
During his 10-year career at Man City, Kevin De Bruyne won a total of 19 major trophies, which included six Premier League titles, a UEFA Champions League, two FA Cups, five EFL Cups, three FA Community Shields, and one UEFA Super Cup.
