After Kalidou Koulibaly signed for Chelsea he immediately called John Terry to ask his permission to wear the #26 jersey that the former Chelsea skipper donned throughout his career.
The Senegalese defender Koulibaly joined Chelsea last month, as he became the Blues’ second signing of the summer after Raheem Sterling added much-needed firepower to the attacking ranks.
Throughout his career, Koulilbaly has worn the #26 which Terry had done at Chelsea for 19 years.
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And after he made his move to Chelsea in what was a £33 million deal, the Senegalese international called Terry personally.
In a video shown by Koulilbaly this afternoon, he said to Terry: "Sorry for my English, it's not so good - but I will do my best.
"John, I wanted to ask you something. As you know I played with #26 in Napoli. Since you left the club, nobody has taken this number. I don't know if it's retired or nobody wants to take it, but I wanted to ask you if it is possible for me to take it?"
Koulilably then somewhat nervously looks away, before Terry replies: "Mate, number 26 was very special to me and I really appreciate you calling. It is no problem at all for me for you to take it, it's an absolute pleasure.
"I wish you well because I know how important the number was to me. And I will see you wear it as well. It's my pleasure to give you the #26."
The Senegalese then thanks Terry before the former Chelsea skipper tells him to go win trophies.
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