Kalidou Koulibaly will sign for Chelsea! According to Gianluca Di Marzio, the strong Senegalese is on his way to London, where he’ll undergo medical examinations on Thursday before signing for the Blues.The player has agreed to a five-year contract worth a net $10 million plus bonuses. Koulibaly is leaving Italy and Napoli after eight years.Kalidou Koulibaly’s $40M move to Chelsea from Napoli is a done deal, per @FabrizioRomano 🔒 pic.twitter.com/Cwp2KheTAU— B/R Football (@brfootball) July 13, 2022 The 31-year-old African will slot right in Chelsea’s backline weakened by the departures of Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen during this transfer window.Thomas Tuchel’s side is also interested in Presnel Kimpembe, Nathan Ake and Jules Kounde as they seek multiple reinforcements in central defence. Koulibaly started his career at Metz in France before moving to Genk in 2012 and Napoli two years later. He helped Senegal to glory at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations and has earned more than 60 caps for his country.##NAJAVA_MECA_6501840##Despite Napoli making their captain an “irrefutable” offer last week, it proved to be insufficient. Koulibaly was tempted by the chance to test himself in a more competitive league and to feature in the Champions League again. Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentis’ main priority was to prevent his star player from signing for Serie A rivals Juventus. Considering the fee received, the Campagna club won’t be disappointed with this agreement.The same cannot be said about the Napoli fans, who are losing their hero after eight eventful years. Chelsea have really done well to secure the French-born Senegalese rock.
