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Koulibaly reveals what Osimhen told him when he tried to make him join Al Hilal

Kalidou Koulibaly of SSC Napoli celebrates after scoring second goal with Victor Osimhen || Image credit: Imago
Senegal international Kalidou Koulibaly revealed his conversation with Victor Osimhen when he tried to convince him to join Al Hilal.
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Former Chelsea defender Kalidou Koulibaly revealed that he made an effort to convince Victor Osimhen to sign for Al Hilal, but the Nigeria international explained why he had to join Galatasaray. 

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What Koulibaly said

The Senegal international is one of the leading figures at Al Hilal and was teammates with the Super Eagles star at Napoli. In a recent interview he explained that he tried to help the club secure the Osimhen signing. 

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"We had the opportunity to speak with Victor Osimhen. I explained our reality in Saudi Arabia,” Koulibaly said, per Sporx. “I told him that there was a limited and distorted perspective on our league and that many important players, from Cristiano Ronaldo on down, were playing. 

“He told me that he and his family were warmly welcomed in Istanbul and that he had high ambitions. Victor Osimhen has made his choice. I wish him the best."

Kalidou Koulibaly of SSC Napoli celebrates after scoring second goal with Victor Osimhen || Image credit: Imago

Osimhen rejecting Al Hilal 

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The 26-year-old, as confirmed by Koulibaly, had developed a strong bond with Galatasaray and was keen on continuing the story. He signed a four-year deal joining the Cim-Bom on a permanent deal, and 

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