Debut number 2! Chelsea complete deal for Kalidou Koulibaly to strengthen
Chelsea Football Club have announced the launch of Kalidou Koulibaly, the 31-year-old defender, after agreeing to sign Napoli. Expected to be worth at 32 million pounds with a contract to play at Stamford Bridge for four years, becoming the second new player of the Blues during the entire football season. This summer follows Raheem Sterling.
The 31-year-old defender is out of contract with the Azzura in the summer of 2023, with Chelsea joining the team. After recently releasing Andreas Christensen and Antonio Rudiger from the team
For Koulibaly is considered a defender who has been called one of the best centre-backs in the world. He has the distinction of being able to read the game resolutely. There is a danger of filling up to score goals. and hold the ball so tightly that it can be brought up from the back As for passing the ball forward for the team’s offensive game, it was flawless. Able to play in both the three-man and four-man defense positions throughout his eight-year career with Napoli.
Koulibaly spoke about his feelings to the club’s media. “I am very happy to be at Chelsea. This is the greatest club in the world. And my ambition has always been to play in the Premier League. Chelsea first contacted me in 2016 but at the time it was unsuccessful. Now, when they come in again I answered Because they really wanted me to come and play for them in the Premier League.”
“When I spoke with Eduard Mendy and my friend Jorginho, they made my decision easier. So I’m very happy to be with you today. I want to thank them and hope this season will be a good season So we can give good times to the fans.”
There are also reports from international media such as Sky Sports that after the Bulls are able to complete the deal for Sterling and Koulibaly, Chelsea are now focusing on the two. France centre-backs Sevilla’s Jules Kunde and Paris Saint-Germain’s Presnel Kimpembe have added strength in the back of the squad. Because after this season, the navy blue lion partisans have to lose the main defenders who choose not to renew the contract with the team first to two, which is Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen.
Koulibaly’s move to the Blues means the Senegal international is now the second player after Raheem Sterling to join Chelsea in the summer transfer window. this
