Cristian Stellini lashed out at Kevin De Bruyne for criticising Napoli coach Antonio Conte. ‘He had no pleasure or enthusiasm at being there, particularly in comparison with Luka Modric at Milan.’
The row erupted after Conte left the Napoli job by mutual consent this summer season, having steered them to second place in Serie A and victory within the Supercoppa Italiana.
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Not everybody was unhappy about his departure, as confirmed by
De Bruyne blamed for moaning about Napoli
NAPLES, ITALY – AUGUST 30: Kevin De Bruyne of SSC Napoli throughout the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on August 30, 2025 in Naples, Italy. (Picture by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Photos)
Now Conte’s long-term assistant supervisor Stellini has hit again on behalf of his outdated boss.
“Maybe there’s no level in Napoli signing gamers who’re 33 years outdated with an essential profession behind them, who take into consideration aesthetics greater than the outcomes of a season,”
CASTEL DI SANGRO, ITALY – AUGUST 14: Kevin De Bruyne of Napoli in motion throughout the pre-season pleasant match between Napoli and Olympiacos at Stadio Teofilo Patini on August 14, 2025 in Castel di Sangro, Italy. (Picture by Giuseppe Bellini/Getty Photos)
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“If gamers with a lot expertise are to reach in Italy, then at the least they should set the instance for the youthful gamers on the best way to relish a membership like Napoli with enthusiasm and pleasure. De Bruyne confirmed no pleasure or enthusiasm.
“I can solely hope that in future he can expertise conditions that he’d choose, maybe for the with Rudy Garcia.”
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 18: Kevin De Bruyne of Napoli leaves the pitch after being substituted while Pep Guardiola, Supervisor of , speaks to of Manchester Metropolis throughout the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Section MD1 match between Manchester Metropolis and SSC Napoli at Metropolis of Manchester Stadium on September 18, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Picture by Ryan Pierse/Getty Photos)
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It isn’t simply concerning the ways or all that he had received up to now, as a result of Stellini makes a damning comparability and ex-Actual Madrid legend Modric, who additionally arrived in Serie A final summer season.
“I used to be actually struck by the way in which Modric settled in at , displaying management and enthusiasm, regardless of being a part of a staff that performed a really pragmatic model of soccer. He by no means went round criticising the administrators or coach.
“Being knowledgeable additionally means with the ability to perceive what you are able to do to make the work surroundings higher by setting the instance!” concluded Stellini.
If De Bruyne was sad with the damaging model of soccer expressed by Conte, then the probably arrival of Max Allegri from Milan isn’t going to enhance issues.
The Belgian’s future at Napoli is subsequently very a lot unsure.