Why Kevin De Bruyne's Former Girlfriend Cheated on Him With Thibaut Courtois

• Caroline Lijnen once admitted that she had an affair with Thibaut Courtois after she was cheated on herself
• Lijnen confirmed that her former partner, Kevin De Bruyne, betrayed her by having an affair with her best friend
• De Bruyne and Courtois, who are teammates for Belgium, have put the scandal behind them and resolved their differences

Ex-lover of Kevin De Bruyne, Caroline Lijnen, previously shared her reasons for cheating on the Manchester City playmaker with Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois.

Although they are now teammates for Belgium, it’s understandable if the two players aren’t on the best of terms, given that De Bruyne's first love was involved with Courtois while she was still with him.

Why Caroline cheated on De Bruyne with Courtois

Caroline once stated that she sought revenge on De Bruyne through her relationship with Courtois because the goalkeeper was attentive, listened to her, and even cooked her a meal—something De Bruyne hadn’t done in three years.

She told Belgian publication Story Magazine via Daily Star:

"That evening, Thibaut offered me what I had not received during a three-year relationship with Kevin.

"With Thibaut, I could talk about anything and everything, and he had even prepared me a delicious meal. Kevin never did it for me."

The revelation reportedly left De Bruyne feeling "devastated" at the time; however, Caroline also asserted that De Bruyne had been unfaithful.

“Kevin cheated on me. In the summer of 2012, Kevin told me that he had an affair with my old best friend. I gave him the choice: her or me. I was ready to give him another chance, but our relationship was never the same afterwards.

“I did not say anything for months because I couldn't say anything, as Kevin's parents said they would take legal action if I gave my story.

Is Kevin De Bruyne married?

In 2016, Kevin De Bruyne proposed to Michele in the most romantic way — on one knee beneath the Eiffel Tower in Paris.

A year later, in June 2017, the couple tied the knot in a heartfelt ceremony in Sorrento, Italy, marking the start of their life as husband and wife.

Today, they share three children — Mason, Rome, and Suri — and continue to enjoy a strong, enduring bond off the pitch.

De Bruyne's wife searching for apartment in Italy

De Bruyne’s wife, Michele, is reportedly searching for property in Italy — sparking speculation that the Manchester City icon could be eyeing a move to Napoli, where Scott McTominay has also been linked.

According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Michele has been house-hunting in Naples, a city the De Bruyne family knows well from frequent holidays and past visits to close friend and former Napoli star Dries Mertens.

De Bruyne fails to score into an open net

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Kevin De Bruyne squandered what might be the easiest chance of his career during what could be his final appearance for Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.

Set to depart when his contract expires this 2024/2025 season, the Belgian midfielder struck the crossbar from inside the six-yard box in City's match against Bournemouth.

All eyes were on Kevin De Bruyne during his emotional Etihad farewell, but the Belgian maestro endured a moment he'd rather forget after a shocking miss.

Source: YEN.com.gh