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“I prefer a place where I am wanted” – Kalidou Koulibaly throws subtle jab at Chelsea after exit


Following his departure from Stamford Bridge, Kalidou Koulibaly has taken a scathing swipe at Chelsea.

The Senegalese defender is part of a group of Chelsea players who have been transferred to Middle Eastern clubs this summer.

According to The Sun, Koulibaly finalized his £17 million move to Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal, where he will be joining former Wolverhampton Wanderers player Ruben Neves.

This exit from the west London club comes just a year after Koulibaly joined Chelsea from Napoli for a fee of £30 million.

Koulibaly, who was once rated among the top defenders in Europe, failed to adapt at Stamford Bridge, as he managed just 23 Premier League appearances while being sent off only in his third match.

The 32-year-old has now fired a parting shot at Chelsea following his exit from the club.

Speaking to Corriere dello Sport, the Senegalese criticised Chelsea’s management and leadership, pointing out that he expected to be given more importance in the team.

“I had no guarantees to get regular playing time [at Chelsea].

I was always professional but I don’t like to sit on the bench doing nothing,” he explained.

“I prefer a place where I am wanted and at the centre of the project and can be an example for young players.

The Premier League is fantastic and there are great players.

“They [Chelsea] expected the Koulibaly of Napoli, but I think my season was not so bad.

I needed time and in one year I couldn’t prove what I wanted because of the coach’s and club’s choices,” he added.

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Mateo Kovacic has opened up on his decision to dump Chelsea to seal a sensational summer transfer move to Manchester City.

The Croatian midfielder became City’s first signing of the summer after the Premier League champions agreed to pay Chelsea £25m plus £5m in add-ons for his signature.

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