The Senegal worldwide has admitted he is likely to leave for a big club this summer, with a contract renewal no nearer with his current team.
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– SSC Napoli Kalidou Koulibaly (L) in action against Edin Dzeko of AS Roma. But Napoli are refusing to speak to Koulibaly about a new contract as he still has three years left on his current deal.
Chelsea are one of Koulibaly’s preferred choices if he does decide to leave Serie A and the Napoli star says he could reach out to incoming Blues boss Antonio Conte. Two years ago, when I signed for five years, I was very happy, but after two good seasons, I have some offers, and I will do what’s the best for me.
The former Genk centre-back said that negotiations over an improved contract with Napoli were “dead” and that the Premier League appeals to him.
“The game in England could be suitable for me but I like Italy”. No but it could happen, if Napoli doesn’t contact me I will start talking to other clubs’.
“I’m not in a rush but I hope to have a sign from Napoli where we will move towards other solutions”.
“I want to make the right decision from a financial and sporting standpoint”.
The 24-year old has been linked with a host of European clubs, most notably Arsenal and Chelsea – as reported by the Daily Star – and the door now appears to be open for his suitors to land their man. Last summer I was not sure whether to stay.
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Mark is ESPN’s French football correspondent.
