Kalidou Koulibaly

Senegal’s Kalilou Koulibaly Admits Money Was The Reason He Signed For Saudi Club

Senegal’s Kalilou Koulibaly Admits Money Was The Reason He Signed For Saudi Club

Senegal defender Kalidou Koulibaly has revealed his move to Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal was influenced by money. Koulibaly joined Al-Hilal from Chelsea and was officially unveiled by the club over the weekend bringing an end to his time in the Premier League. The 32-year-old is reportedly set to earn a staggering £300,000 per week at his new club joining a number of high-profile players to move to Saudi in the last year. He explained the rationale behind his decision to leave the European scene. “I can’t deny it, I’m going to Arabia for the money. I will be…
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Koulibaly Leaves Chelsea For Saudi’s Al-Hilal

Koulibaly Leaves Chelsea For Saudi’s Al-Hilal

Kalidou Koulibaly has become the latest Chelsea player to move to Saudi Arabia after the defender completed a transfer to Al-Hilal for an undisclosed fee. The centre-back, 32, joins Ruben Neves at the Saudi Pro League side following the Wolves midfielder's £47m switch. Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante has also agreed to sign for Saudi champions Al-Ittihad, while team-mate Edouard Mendy is close to joining Al-Ahli. Koulibaly signed for Chelsea from Napoli last July on a four-year deal. He arrived at Stamford Bridge with European and international experience, after helping Napoli win the Italian Cup in 2020 and Senegal claim the…
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Chelsea Facing A Big Challenge To Finish In The Top Four But ‘We Are Up To It’ – Koulibaly

Chelsea Facing A Big Challenge To Finish In The Top Four But ‘We Are Up To It’ – Koulibaly

Kalidou Koulibaly has acknowledged Chelsea are facing a tall order to finish the current Premier League season in the Champions League places. Koulibaly started in the draw against Nottingham Forest Believes the result dented Chelsea's chance for top four Chelsea will face Manchester City in the next league fixture WHAT HAPPENED? The Blues dropped vital points after they allowed Nottingham Forest to snatch a 1-1 Premier League draw at the City Ground on Sunday. The result saw Chelsea drop to position nine on the 20-team table with 25 points from 16 matches. They have already suffered five defeats, won seven,…
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Koulibaly Claims Chelsea Will Win Premier League Title Ahead Of Arsenal And Man City As He Aims To ‘Write History’

Koulibaly Claims Chelsea Will Win Premier League Title Ahead Of Arsenal And Man City As He Aims To ‘Write History’

Kalidou Koulibaly has boldly claimed that Chelsea can win the Premier League title this season by finishing above Manchester City and Arsenal. Blues still looking for consistency Derby date with Gunners approaching Defender believes crown can be captured WHAT HAPPENED? The Senegal international defender moved to Stamford Bridge from Napoli over the summer and has seen his former club put themselves in contention for a domestic crown in Italy. Koulibaly is hoping to see his new employers do the same, with the 31-year-old centre-half convinced that he can “write history” in west London. WHAT THEY SAID: Koulibaly has told Corriere…
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Koulibaly: Napoli Will Do Everything To Beat Juventus

Koulibaly: Napoli Will Do Everything To Beat Juventus

Gennaro Gattuso's men battle the reigning league champions for the Italian Super Cup on Wednesday at the Mapei Stadium – Citta del Tricolore Kalidou Koulibaly has stated Napoli will do everything to defeat Juventus in what would be a ‘difficult’ Italian Super Cup final on Wednesday. The Senegal international is confident of the Blues' chances after they hammered Fiorentina 6-0 in a Serie A encounter on Sunday while Juventus bowed to a 2-0 defeat against Inter Milan in their league outing. Napoli, last season’s Coppa Italia winners, are chasing a third Super Cup after previous successes in 2012 and 2014.
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