Kalidou Koulibaly has sent an emotional farewell message to Napoli on social media ahead of his move to Chelsea. The Senegal international is set to fly out to America to meet up with his brand new teammates for the switch.
The defender is set to become the Blues’ second signing of the summer transfer window as Thomas Tuchel ’s rebuild continues. Raheem Sterling was the first addition of the new era, showing new owner Todd Boehly means business.
Koulibaly looks set to do the same as football.london understands a full agreement has been reached with both Napoli and the defender over a move. His medical was completed in London and he now seems to be flying out to join up with the squad for pre-season.
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Despite all the reports, Tuchel was keen to downplay the move until it was finished: “It’s too early to talk about. I have to disappoint you, I won’t comment on it, we have to do it maybe tomorrow or hopefully in two days.”
However, at this point, the move may well be the worst kept secret. This is only exaggerated by the fact that Koulibaly has now posted a goodbye message to Napoli on Instagram.
The post reads: “Thank you, Naples and Neapolitans, for all the love we have given each other. I am proud to have honoured you with all of myself and I will continue, indefinitely, to carry you in my heart and to nurture one of the most important feelings for me: respect.
“You have been everything for me. Now I feel I have to leave and get back into the game: it's time for a new adventure.”
While one chapter closes for the 31-year-old, another opens when he finally makes the switch to Chelsea.
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