De Bruyne targeted by Inter Miami, San Diego and Chicago Fire after Napoli frustration
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Kevin De Bruyne is being pursued by three MLS clubs—Inter Miami, San Diego FC, and Chicago Fire—following reported frustration at Napoli.
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Attributed to original sourceAfter Galatasaray rumours, now it’s reported unhappy Napoli midfielder Kevin De Bruyne is being courted by Inter Miami, Chicago Fire and San Diego FC in MLS.
The Belgium international is frustrated at the Serie A club, as after struggling with injury last season and being publicly very critical of coach Antonio Conte, his rapport with new boss Max Allegri seems no better.
The 35-year-old largely chose to come to Napoli as a free agent last summer as a lifestyle decision after a decade with Manchester City.
It therefore stands to reason that his next career step will also have that in mind.
De Bruyne looking to MLS NAPLES, ITALY – MARCH 06: Kevin De Bruyne of SSC Napoli during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and Torino FC at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on March 06, 2026 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images) Galatasaray had been mentioned as potentially making an offer, but Mundo Deportivo note that a more likely club for him is in Major League Soccer.
San Diego FC and the Chicago Fire are interested, but the favourites are Inter Miami, who already have Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Rodrigo De Paul in their squad.
They can provide the best living conditions off the field for De Bruyne and his family.
He’s not the only Napoli player looking to MLS, as Romelu Lukaku is linked with Atlanta United.
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What happened
Kevin De Bruyne, who left Manchester City for Napoli in the summer, is reportedly unhappy in Serie A and has attracted interest from multiple MLS sides. Inter Miami, San Diego FC, and Chicago Fire are all monitoring his situation and could make offers to lure him to the United States. De Bruyne's contract situation and willingness to consider a move to MLS will determine whether a transfer materializes. The interest highlights MLS's growing pull on elite European talent.
Chance analysis
De Bruyne's potential MLS move signals both his decline in elite European football and the growing financial power of American clubs. For Napoli, losing a marquee midfielder so soon after signing him would be a setback to their project. For MLS, landing a player of De Bruyne's stature—even late in his career—would be a significant marketing and competitive coup, particularly for Inter Miami's star-driven model.
Potential weakening of Napoli's midfield if De Bruyne departs; significant prestige boost for whichever MLS club secures his signature.
Monitor De Bruyne's status at Napoli; a confirmed departure would weaken Napoli's midfield and strengthen whichever MLS side signs him.