Belgium manager Mark van Bommel has backed Kevin De Bruyne to consider a move to PSV, with the Eredivisie champions reportedly in advanced discussions over a possible January transfer.
De Bruyne is being linked with a return to the Netherlands as PSV attempt to offer the 35-year-old a way out of an uncertain spell at Napoli. Reports suggest the Belgian may be allowed to leave the Italian club on a free transfer in January after finding it difficult to settle in Naples.
He has also reportedly been involved in an alleged bust-up with several Napoli team-mates.
Van Bommel knows PSV well, having made 274 appearances for the club before managing them for 18 months in 2018 and 2019. Speaking to Het Laatste Nieuws, he said the club and the Dutch game could be a good fit for De Bruyne.
“For Kevin personally… He doesn’t live far away (from PSV), and I think Dutch football suits him – the way football is played, always wanting to play, the ’10’ position, attacking-minded… It fits in that sense.”
Dutch reports say PSV are in top-level contact with De Bruyne about a move in January. The Belgium playmaker has not reacted negatively to the prospect of joining the reigning Dutch champions.
However, PSV are expected to face competition for his signature, with Everton also reportedly interested in signing him.
De Bruyne joined Napoli in 2025 and has scored nine goals and provided six assists in 36 appearances across all competitions.
