Kalidou Koulibaly
34-Year-Old
Al-Hilal FC
Transfers to Saudi Pro League
Koulibaly has completed a move to Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal FC after transferring from Chelsea, the club announced Sunday.
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Koulibaly struggled a bit during his lone season in England, tallying two goals, one assist and eight clean sheets in 30 appearances (27 starts) across the Premier League and Champions League during a disappointing campaign for Chelsea. The 32-year-old isn't far removed from an incredible period with Napoli where he was often considered a world-class center-back, but he's now joining fellow EPL star Ruben Neves in moving to Saudi Arabian powerhouse Al-Hilal.
Koulibaly struggled a bit during his lone season in England, tallying two goals, one assist and eight clean sheets in 30 appearances (27 starts) across the Premier League and Champions League during a disappointing campaign for Chelsea. The 32-year-old isn't far removed from an incredible period with Napoli where he was often considered a world-class center-back, but he's now joining fellow EPL star Ruben Neves in moving to Saudi Arabian powerhouse Al-Hilal.
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Injury ruined perfect season
Koulibaly generated 27 starts in 30 appearances in all competitions, totaling two goals, one assist, 92 clearances and 57 tackles (38 won).
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Could be out rest of season
Koulibaly (hamstring) could be out the rest of the season, according to manager Frank Lampard. "I think it will be a tight call for the season to be fair. He's working away. I've been impressed with him actually. He's a professional, he's doing his job very well, but unfortunately the injury was a bit of a tough one."
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Out against Brentford
Koulibaly (hamstring) is not in Chelsea's match day squad to face Brentford on Wednesday.
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Will miss next two matches
Koulibaly (hamstring) will not be available for Chelsea's next two contests after interim manager Frank Lampard told reporters Friday, "He won't be available for either game. It's a hamstring injury and it will be a matter of weeks rather than days."
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Exits with hamstring injury
Koulibaly was forced to sub off in the 55th minute of the Champions League quarterfinals match against Real Madrid with an apparent hamstring injury.
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Inching close to Saudi move?
Al-Hilal have agreed to personal terms with Koulibaly, according to Ekrem Konur.
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Koulibaly was one of Chelsea's biggest signings before the start of the 2022-23 season, but the Senegal international was unable to make a big impact, and he was heavily criticized for his subpar performances. There's no doubt Koulibaly would be an impressive signing for Al-Hilal, and the level of competition should make him shine bright in a lesser level of competition compared to the Premier League.
Koulibaly was one of Chelsea's biggest signings before the start of the 2022-23 season, but the Senegal international was unable to make a big impact, and he was heavily criticized for his subpar performances. There's no doubt Koulibaly would be an impressive signing for Al-Hilal, and the level of competition should make him shine bright in a lesser level of competition compared to the Premier League.