By Victor Kanayo
Senegalese star Kaulidou Koulibaly has now completed his move to Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia.
The successful move means that Koulibaly, a defender has become latest Chelsea player to move to the Arab nation.
The centre-back, 32, joins Ruben Neves at the Saudi Pro League side following the Wolves midfielder’s £47m switch.
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Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante has also agreed to sign for Saudi champions Al-Ittihad, while team-mate Edouard Mendy is close to joining Al-Ahli.
Koulibaly signed for Chelsea from Napoli last July on a four-year deal, with European and international experience, after helping Napoli win the Italian Cup in 2020 and Senegal claim the Africa Cup of Nations in 2022.
He went on to play just 32 games for the club in all competitions, scoring two goals in 23 Premier League appearances.
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Koulibaly’s arrival in Saudi Arabia follows a recent trend from European clubs that started with Cristiano Ronaldo’s switch from Manchester United to Al-Nassr in January.
Iheanacho Likely EPL Return
Meanwhile, Nigerian international and Leicester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho is now attracting Premier League interest after his club was relegated at the end of the just concluded season.
Reports from England revealed that Iheanacho has been linked with Nottingham Forest, Burnley and Everton.
The 26-year-old scored five Premier League goals for the Foxes last season.
