Koulibaly confirms Chelsea transfer ‘on right track’ after missing training session with Napoli
Koulibaly confirms Chelsea transfer is ‘on right track’ after he missed a training session with Napoli
Napoli star Kalidou Koulibaly confirmed his €40m transfer to Chelsea “is on the right track” when asked about a move to Stamford Bridge.
The center-back was scheduled to arrive at Napoli’s pre-season training camp in Dimaro on Tuesday evening, but there are now rumors that the pace of the negotiations for his transfer to Chelsea may hamper his return to Naples.
Thomas Tuchel is looking to replace Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen this summer after their move to Real Madrid and Barcelona respectively.
Kalidou Koulibaly has been linked with the Premier League clubs but David Ornstein of The Athletic claimed on Tuesday that Chelsea ‘are in talks to sign him.
Ornstein added: ‘Discussions are taking place over a possible deal that could see the 31-year-old move to Stamford Bridge on a long-term contract for a proposed €40 million fee.
‘Negotiations are ongoing but an agreement between the clubs and the Senegal captain is thought to be close.’
The Senegal international has made 317 appearances, scoring 14 goals, and winning a Coppa Italia and a Supercoppa Italia.
After years of speculation that he may quit Napoli for the Premier League, it now appears that he will have the opportunity to take on a new challenge this summer.
Koulibaly confirms Chelsea transfer
Asked directly about the Chelsea talks by French reporter Romain Collet-Gaudin, Koulibaly said: “I can confirm later, but it is on the right track.”
It was only a couple of years ago that the Serie A club was demanding £100m for their center-back but with one year left on his contract, they are prepared to accept much less.
Sportitalia claims Chelsea are offering him €8m per season on either a four-year contract or three years with an option for a fourth.
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