Chelsea announce the inclusion of Senegalese defender Kalidou Koulibaly until 2026

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 Today, the English club Chelsea announced the inclusion of Senegalese defensive rock Kalidou Koulibaly, coming from the Italian club Napoli.


The official statement released by the Chelsea club via the website revealed that Coulibaly, a former Napoli player, signed a contract for the next 4 years with Chelsea until 2026.

Coulibaly signs a contract with Chelsea


  • The 31-year-old Senegalese defender Kalido Kalido has signed a new contract linking him with the London club from Napoli for the next four years, Press reports revealed that there is a possibility of extending the contract for a fifth year.

  • The English club did not announce the value of the deal with Kalido, while some periodic reports that the inclusion of the Senegalese cost the coffers of the English club the amount of 40 million euros.

  • Thus, Senegalese Kalidou Koulibaly becomes the second of the deals of the English club Chelsea.

  • The addition of Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly came as compensation for the departure of defenders Antonio Rudiger and Andreas kristolin to Real Madrid and Barcelona respectively.

What did Kalidou Koulibaly say about signing for Chelsea FC?


Kalidou Koulibaly told Chelsea's official website: "I am happy to be here at Chelsea FC.

"It has always been my dream to play in the English league and Chelsea has tried to sign me from Napoli since 2016," said Kalidou Koulibaly.

"Now you're talking to my friends here, Edward and Georginio, and one of my friends, it's easier, easier, I'm happy to be here," he added.

I saw a lot of them on the plane and everyone, was happy to be there, I want to thank them all and I wish the season to be great and to give them a lot of skills and great moments ".

In good shape for the other party, they are in good shape and working with it.

Kalidou Koulibaly ensured his football career in the French Metz before moving to the Genk club in 2012 and then to the Napoli team two years later.

Coulibaly's career before signing for Chelsea


It is worth noting that the Senegalese defender's contract with Napoli ends at the end of next season.

The 31-year-old joined Napoli from Belgian club Genk in 2014.

Coulibaly has played 317 matches for Napoli, scoring 10 goals and creating other goals.

Coulibaly found himself with the Napoli club, where he was trustworthy in the defensive line.

Who is Kalidou Koulibaly, a former Napoli player


Kalidou Koulibaly is a football player for the Italian football team Napoli. He is a center-back who plays in the heart of the defense. He is a physical defender of good height and good size. He is strong in the air and can clear balls with his long arms.

Kalido Coulibaly is a football player for the Italian team Napoli. He is a tall player who plays as a defensive midfielder. He is strong and has a good position on the court. He is good at directing the ball and clearing the ball.

Kalido Coulibaly is a football player for the Italian Serie A club, Napoli. The 31-year-old defender is one of the most feared defenders in Europe, he is considered one of the best defensive players in the world. He has received a host of awards and honors throughout his career, including the BBC award for the best African Footballer of 2016, the best defender of the African Union of 2017, the best African Footballer of 2017, and the world's best player of 2018, among others. He also represented his country at the highest level, including the 2016 African Cup of nations and the 2018 World Cup.

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