Senegal and Chelsea defender Kalidou Koulibaly has joined Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal, it was confirmed on Sunday.
Kalidou Koulibaly has completed a move to @Alhilal_FC. ✍️
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) June 25, 2023
Along with a brief Koulibaly video, Al Hilal posted on Twitter, “We’ll continue to make history together.”
Without providing any financial information, the four-time Asian Champions League champions stated that Koulibaly’s deal will last until 2026. According to British media, the Saudi club would pay about £17m ($21.61m) for the center-back.
“I’m here with those who make the glory in the present and the future,” the Africa Cup of Nations winner said.
Koulibaly scored two goals in 32 appearances in all competitions for Chelsea after joining them from Napoli last July.
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He is the second player moving to Al Hilal from the Premier League after Portugal midfielder Ruben Neves signed from Wolverhampton Wanderers on Friday.
The Saudi Pro League has become attractive to Europe-based players since Cristiano Ronaldo moved to Al Nassr in January.
League champions Al Ittihad signed Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema earlier this month, while the club has also confirmed that former Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante is joining them.
Al Hilal are the most decorated club in Saudi Arabia and Asia, having won 66 trophies.
Boosting their squad is a priority for the Riyadh-based club; they have lost their league and Asian Champions crowns.
Spanish media report that they are also keen to secure the services of Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva.
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