Kevin De Bruyne playing for Manchester City
Kevin De Bruyne playing for Manchester City
Everyone remembers just how electric the Belgian was throughout his spell at Manchester City.
Having won 16 major honours in his time at the Etihad, he is undoubtedly a Premier League icon, if not a legend.
The 35-year-old is now applying his trade in Italy with Napoli, after making a move to Naples in the summer of 2025.
He hasn't exactly been a regular at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, not helped by injuries, and could be on the move in the coming weeks or months.
Everton have emerged as a surprise destination - a club that have made a lasting impression on De Bruyne, but why?
How Everton fans are remembered by Kevin De Bruyne
It represented the end of an era when the midfielder announced he was leaving the Citizens in 2025.
It came with plenty of goodbyes and various pieces of content from Manchester City.
A 'final in-depth interview' was released via YouTube in May 2025 as he reflected on his time at the Etihad.
In a 28 minute discussion, he was asked whether he felt respected by crowds of other teams in England, besides just Man City.
De Bruyne had a perfect example as he reflected on being applauded by Everton fans at Goodison Park.
He said: "I had it at Everton once. Yhey were clapping me. It was a bit weird because you don’t expect it. People may appreciate the way I play. I’m a no-nonsense player, straight to the point."
That is certainly how the Toffees faithful will want to be remembered and could even serve them well in the very near future.
Could Everton actually sign De Bruyne?
There are hopes that the Blues may actually add to their squad in January after such a frustrating summer.
Reports that winter business may be off the cards have now been massively contrasted after A report from Calciomercato on Monday evening.
The Italian outlet claim that Everton are interested in De Bruyne and have initiated contract over a potential deal.
Napoli could yet decide that they don't want to lose the 1991-born star in January, which would put talks on ice until the summer.
There will be hope from the Toffees side that a positive Goodison impression could help sway a deal.
Supporters will now wait eagerly to see if the six-time Premier League winner could be on his way to Merseyside very soon.