Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has issued a firm warning about the futures of Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku at Napoli, signaling that unhappy players could be shipped out. The Belgian duo, aged 34 and 33 respectively, have drawn scrutiny after criticism from De Bruyne of a former manager’s style and Lukaku’s disciplinary issue for missing a training session during the last international break of 2025-26. De Laurentiis stated in a recent press conference that if a player is unhappy, they will be allowed to leave, stressing that “there are plenty of footballers in the world” and noting that the new coach will determine any lineup changes upon returning to work.
Key points:
– Napoli chief warns De Bruyne and Lukaku about potential exits due to conduct and dissatisfaction.
– De Bruyne criticized a former manager’s style; Lukaku faced discipline for missing training.
– De Laurentiis emphasizes player freedom to depart if unhappy, with future decisions pending the new coach’s assessment.
