Kalidou Koulibaly

domalino said:
You're not the only one

When I arrived for my medical, I was very nervous, because I didn’t speak any Italian yet. I was greeted by the chairman, Mr. De Laurentiis, in the hallway.

And I think this says everything about Napoli and the club.

He’s looking at me kind of funny, and he says, “Oh, you’re Koulibaly?”

I say, “Yes, I am Koulibaly.”

He says, “But you’re not tall? Aren’t you 1.92 meters?”

I say, “No, Mr. President, I am 1.86 meters.”

He says, “Damn! It is written everywhere that you are 1.92! I am going to have to speak to Genk and get some money back!”

I say, “It’s alright, Mr. President, you pay the full amount. I will give every centimeter back to you on the field, don’t worry.”

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From his players Tribune article which is well worth reading.

https://www.theplayerstribune.com/en-us/articles/kalidou-koulibaly-napoli-we-are-all-brothers
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Great read, thanks for sharing
 
manygoose said:
Have we signed anyone from outside the PL in a summer transfer window under Pep who hasn't taken a year to get going? Ederson springs to mind but am lost after that. If his first season is anything like bernardo or mahrez it would be a big gamble at 29 years old. Especially for a club record fee.

Having said that, Napoli didnt fair too bad against Liverpool this season
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Laporte.
 
manygoose said:
Have we signed anyone from outside the PL in a summer transfer window under Pep who hasn't taken a year to get going? Ederson springs to mind but am lost after that. If his first season is anything like bernardo or mahrez it would be a big gamble at 29 years old. Especially for a club record fee.

Having said that, Napoli didnt fair too bad against Liverpool this season
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Walker, Ederson, Laporte, and Danilo(did his job),
 
The only CB I trust, on the books right now, is Laporte. We need to buy an experienced CB. Koulibaly fits the bill for experience, size and speed. He may take a while to adapt to Pep's system. He is also a regular CL performer. IF there is a younger, cheaper option, then I don't know who that is. We need class and a leader.
 
isnt he left footed as well? he plays the same position as laporte at napoli. starting two left footed center backs would be weird
 
chickaroon said:
The only CB I trust, on the books right now, is Laporte. We need to buy an experienced CB. Koulibaly fits the bill for experience, size and speed. He may take a while to adapt to Pep's system. He is also a regular CL performer. IF there is a younger, cheaper option, then I don't know who that is. We need class and a leader.
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Correct and he's at least 5 years left in him. Reckon Vinny could've done another 2 after finally recovering
 
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