Napoli’s Kalidou Koulibaly says he is winning over fans after a tough start, as he praises Rafa Benitez.
The French defender joined the Partenopei from Belgian club Genk in the summer, and says the Vesuviani’s Coach has proven a major factor in his development.
Napoli’s Kalidou Koulibaly says he is winning over fans after a tough start, as he praises Rafa Benitez.
The French defender joined the Partenopei from Belgian club Genk in the summer, and says the Vesuviani’s Coach has proven a major factor in his development.
“When I arrived in Italy, nobody knew me and they were doubting my skills,” Koulibaly is reported as telling Canal Plus by Gianluca Di Marzio’s website.
“Then I rolled up my sleeves and I’m happy now, I’m improving game after game.
“I didn’t expect the call from Napoli, I couldn’t believe in it when Benitez called me. Rafa is a great Coach, it was an amazing thing.
“He told me that he was interested in me and wanted me on his team, then I joined Napoli and I have to say that he helped me a lot, he knows what I need.”