Barcelona have some competition for Kalidou Koulibaly

Barcelona have some competition for Kalidou Koulibaly

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The Senegalese defender has been a key player over the years for Napoli

Kalidou Koulibaly could be spending his last days as a Napoli player. After eight seasons at the San Paolo, and a year to go on his deal, he is thinking about a new challenge somewhere else. Barcelona like him and his name is on the table.

However they aren’t the only club to show interest. Juventus also like the defender. His Serie A experience appeals to them, but the player might like a change of scene too.

Juve are losing Georgio Chiellini after 16 seasons there, and Leonardo Bonucci could follow him. 

Koulibaly could then form a partnership with Matthijs de Liga at the core of the defence.

Napoli coach Luciano Spalletti said the Senegalese was ‘not transferrable’. However the president is not as sure and would sell for the right price.

Juventus may also wait for his last year to expire and then sign him for free next summer, per Tuttosport.

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