De Bruyne undergoes thigh surgery at Napoli

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·29 October 2025

De Bruyne undergoes thigh surgery at Napoli

The midfielder for Napoli, Kevin De Bruyne, underwent surgery on his right thigh in his home country, Belgium, this Wednesday, the Serie A club reported.

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Napoli's Statement

“As planned, Kevin De Bruyne underwent surgery this Wednesday in Antwerp, following a high-grade rupture of the femoral biceps in the right thigh,” said Napoli in a statement. “The surgery went well. De Bruyne, assisted during the procedure by the head of Napoli's medical department, Dr. Raffaele Canonico, will now begin the first phase of post-operative rehabilitation in Belgium.”

How the Injury Happened

De Bruyne, aged 34, sustained the injury while scoring a penalty in the 3-1 victory over Inter Milan, a direct rival for the title, on Saturday.

Statistics for Napoli

Since joining the club after leaving Manchester City mid-year, De Bruyne has scored four goals: • three from penalties • one from a free kick

Recovery Time

Napoli's sporting coordinator, Gabriele Oriali, stated on Tuesday that the expectation is for De Bruyne to be out of action for three to four months due to the surgery.

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