Chelsea’s chances of signing Kalidou Koulibaly from Napoli this summer could rest on whether or not they qualify for the Champions League next season.
The Blues are currently chasing the fourth place in the Premier League, with Tottenham Hotspur currently leading them in the race to finish in the Champions League qualification spots.
Chelsea have been heavily linked with a move for Koulibaly in recent times and it seems a summer move is on the agenda. The player’s agent Bruno Satin has been discussing what the future may hold for his client.
Satin, as quoted by talkSPORT, refused to rule out a move away for Koulibaly this summer but did indicate that his client is looking to play Champions League football again next term, which Chelsea may be unable to provide.
It’s important to understand how the season will end because important players want to play the Champions League. Is Koulibaly worth €100m (£89m)? The market and [Napoli president Aurelio] De Laurentiis will decide because Kalidou has no release clause.
The president may also decide to keep him because he considers him important for the team. I don’t know if these three games will be his last for Napoli because there have been offers every year, but Koulibaly has always ended up staying, so he won’t necessarily leave. It’s difficult to make predictions now.
The 26-year-old has been linked with a move to the Premier League in recent times, with Chelsea joined by both Arsenal and Manchester United in their interest.
