As Kalidou Koulibaly flies out for his Chelsea medical, Napoli director Cristiano Giuntoli faces protests from the fans. ‘It’s not up to us.’
The defender has been with the Partenopei since 2014 and was set to inherit the captain’s armband following the departure of Lorenzo Insigne this summer.
However, he did not travel to the Dimaro pre-season camp as planned last night, instead he is flying out for a Chelsea medical to complete the €40m transfer.
The situation is getting tense at Dimaro, where director of sport Giuntoli was targeted by annoyed fans.
They shouted out some of Giuntoli and President Aurelio De Laurentiis’ previous comments in which they had assured Koulibaly was not for sale.
In response, Giuntoli shrugged and replied: “It’s not up to us.”
Koulibaly follows Insigne and Dries Mertens out the door this summer, as part of a general cost-cutting exercise that will see Napoli try to introduce a salary cap of circa €3.5m per season.
The Senegal international had been on €6m per season net and was initially only offered an extension with a large pay cut.
Napoli did later increase their bid to cover his current salary with bonuses, but by that point the damage had been done.
Why are these lot protesting for – KK wanted to leave – to win some trophies – aint gonna do that at napoli
Shoutup Fan Of Napoli, Chelseafc is On The Right road to Rule The World Again.
Yes. A wonderful signing for Chelsea. KK, tumbs up for y!
Blues for ever
Fantastic move
I have always believe Chelsea style of approaching the transfer market right from the onset of her former owner and i know that our new owners will follow same step too. I believe in Chelsea die minute of signing player that really want to win trophy and it is true that those player that want to always win trophy knows the right club to join. And i must say sterling and kk did the right thing to chose Chelsea above every other club bcus they believe in the owner the coach and co player for them to win more trophy and i know other rightful player that will need will follow suit. Up blues for life.
Chelsea is big team to bring in who’ve r they want please.
Fantastic signing, Blue is the way to go!!!!
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Chelsea to the World
It’s too late for them.
Human on a more serious note this kk signing I didn’t see it coming kalidu is better than the previous cb targeted by club nice job guys please I have a request can’t we get Lorenzo insigne sign up as well his experience gots load of talent on his days he can unlock any defends and he will save us money. Thats just my opinion..
blues all the way
Chelsea is showing the world of football that we are ready
Blues forever