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Transferred to Chelsea for 38 million euros, Kalidou Koulibaly (31 years old) has just joined his new teammates for the pre-season tour of Blues in the USA. In an interview with the London club media, the Senegalese defender explained his departure from Naples following eight seasons, and revealed the importance of Thomas Tuchel in his signing.
“It was a very important detail for me. He called me to tell me that he wanted me to come to Chelsea. I was really happy because we know him from Paris. When he came to Chelsea, he called me directly and asked if I wanted to come. It hadn’t happened before but today it’s happening. I know he’s a good man, a very good coach. I’m looking forward to working with him. I I will do my best to make him happy with me,” said Kalidou Koulibaly.
The importance of Tuchel for Koulibaly
Thomas TuchelCredit Photo – Icon Sport
Some familiar faces in the squad! ????
Hear from Kalidou Koulibaly for the first time! ⤵️#BluesInTheUSA
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) July 19, 2022
Kalidou Koulibaly on Thomas Tuchel:
“It was a really important detail for me. He called me & say he wanted me to come to #Chelsea. I was really happy because we know him from Paris. When he came to Chelsea he direct called me and asked if I wanted to come.”
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— Absolute Chelsea (@AbsoluteChelsea) July 19, 2022
to summarize
Just transferred to Chelsea following eight seasons in Naples, Kalidou Koulibaly (31) explained the importance of Thomas Tuchel in his coming to the Blues. “It was a very important detail for me. He called me to tell me that he wanted me to come to Chelsea. I was really happy because we know him from Paris. When he came to Chelsea, he called me directly and asked if I wanted to come. It hadn’t happened before but today it’s happening. I know he’s a good man, a very good coach. I’m looking forward to working with him. I will do my best to make him happy with me” said the Senegalese defender.
