Napoli never intended to release Kalidou Koulibaly, said the defender’s agent.
The centre-back had been linked with West Ham, Southampton and Norwich before the transfer deadline.
“For many weeks there was talk of new signings in defence and Kalidou did wonder whether he was not liked by Coach Maurizio Sarri,” agent Bruno Satin told Radio Kiss Kiss.
“However, director Cristiano Giuntoli always reassured him, saying he would only take super offers into consideration.”
Napoli never intended to release Kalidou Koulibaly, said the defender’s agent.
The centre-back had been linked with West Ham, Southampton and Norwich before the transfer deadline.
“For many weeks there was talk of new signings in defence and Kalidou did wonder whether he was not liked by Coach Maurizio Sarri,” agent Bruno Satin told Radio Kiss Kiss.
“However, director Cristiano Giuntoli always reassured him, saying he would only take super offers into consideration.”
Koulibaly also accepted a call-up for international duty from Senegal.
“He wanted for France, but seeing as he was not taken into consideration, he decided to accept Senegal’s proposal.”