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Transfer: Koulibaly reveals why he left Chelsea for Al-Hilal
Former Chelsea star Kalidou Koulibaly recently revealed the reasons behind his decision to join a club in the Saudi Pro League. In an interview with Corriere dello Sport, the Senegalese defender emphasized the significance of his lucrative move to Al-Hilal and explained that, as a Muslim, he feels he has arrived in the right country.
Former Chelsea star Kalidou Koulibaly recently revealed the reasons behind his decision to join a club in the Saudi Pro League. In an interview with Corriere dello Sport, the Senegalese defender emphasized the significance of his lucrative move to Al-Hilal and explained that, as a Muslim, he feels he has arrived in the right country.
Koulibaly, who left Chelsea after just one year with the English club, signed a three-year contract with Al-Hilal, reportedly worth €25 million per season. He further expressed his happiness at joining what he considers the best team in the Arab League and being one of the first players to contribute to the growth of the evolving Saudi Arabian championship.
Furthermore, Koulibaly acknowledged the financial benefits of the contract, stating that it would enable him to support his entire family and contribute to the social activities of his association, ‘Capitane du Coeur,’ in Senegal. Overall, Koulibaly hopes to help Saudi Arabia and Al-Hilal make sporting history and is enthusiastic about the opportunities that lie ahead in his new footballing journey.