Chelsea defender Kalidou Koulibaly sent a heartfelt message to Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis after the team clinched their first Scudetto in 33 years.
The Senegalese centre back spent eight years of his career with the Partenopei from 2014 to 2022, leaving last summer for Chelsea in a deal worth around €38m. During his time in the Campania capital, Koulibaly grew into a fan favourite and stalwart of the team, making 317 appearances across all competitions.
Fans were heartbroken to see Koulibaly leave Napoli last summer and there was anxiety regarding his replacement Kim Min-Jae. The South Korean exceeded expectations, however, and proved himself a star in the Partenopei defence.
De Laurentiis revealed a special message from Koulibaly on his Twitter page, showing the Senegalese defender’s continued love for the Campania club.
“I received this from Kalidou and will share with you: Best wishes President for your work. This Scudetto had been predicted for a long time. And now it has arrived. I wish you many more titles.
“Thank you for giving me the chance to play for this shirt and this city. Forza Napoli Sempre.”
Unfortunately for Koulibaly, things have been difficult since his departure from Napoli last summer. Chelsea has erupted in chaos and currently sit 11th in the Premier League table, far away from the European spots. He has missed their last four league games with a hamstring injury.