Kalidou Koulibaly: Teranga Lions Defender Drops Hint On Club Future

Teranga Lions defender Kalidou Koulibaly has dropped a hint of where he might be playing his club football next season.

The 29-year-old has arguably been one of the team’s most consistent performers in a season that has been hugely inconsistent.

The Senegalese international arrived at Stadio San Paolo from Genk in 2014 and has made 239 appearances for the club in all competitions.

The highly-rated defender has in recent weeks been linked with the likes of Manchester City and Liverpool, among other European clubs chasing for his signature.

Koulibaly has now come out to address the ongoing speculation over his future, declaring his willingness to remain at Napoli beyond the end of the current season.

“I want to finish the season well and I’m completely settled at Napoli,” he told Radio Kiss Kiss via Napoli website.

“I’m not thinking long term; I’m focusing 100% on the here and now because it would be a great achievement if we can reach the next round of the Champions League.”

In March, Koulibaly was reported to have informed the Seria A side that he was keen on an exit this summer but the club placed a £90m price tag.

The defender is still under contract until 2023 and has been singing praises on manager Gennaro Gatusso for his impact since arriving in December.