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Chelsea transfer news: Kalidou Koulibaly was subject to a £58million Blues bid in the summer, reveals Napoli chairman

The Senegal centre-back has now signed a new contract with the Serie A outfit until 2021

PHIL CADDEN

Published: 22:41, 5 Oct 2016
Updated: 12:27, 6 Oct 2016

Chelsea made a £58million bid for Kalidou Koulibaly

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CHELSEA had a £58million bid for Kalidou Koulibaly turned down.

Napoli chairman Aurelio De Laurentiis revealed Blues boss Antonio Conte made several offers for the centre-back, 25, over the summer.

Kalidou Koulibaly was subject to a £58million bid from Chelsea in the summer — Kalidou Koulibaly was subject to a £58million bid from Chelsea in the summerCredit: Getty Images

Napoli's chairman revealed Chelsea bid six times for the centre-back — Napoli's chairman revealed Chelsea bid six times for the centre-backCredit: EPA

De Laurentiis said: “They offered to me £30m, £35m, £40m, £45m, £50m. Then, two days before the closing of the market, I hear £58m.”

The Senegal star has now signed a new contract with the Serie A outfit until 2021.

Yet De Laurentiis admitted: “Koulibaly, this year, will remain here. Next year we will speak about it.”

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When asked to confirm whether Chelsea made a £58m bid, De Laurentiss added: "Yes. He will never say it is true because I know Antonio. Ciao Antonio."

Chelsea resigned Brazilian David Luiz in a sensational £32m deadline day deal.

Conte believes Luiz, 29, still has what it takes to become one of the world's greatest defenders.

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte never succeeded in his bid to sign Kalidou Koulibaly — Chelsea boss Antonio Conte never succeeded in his bid to sign Kalidou KoulibalyCredit: Getty Images

David Luiz returned to Stamford Bridge instead in a £32million deal — David Luiz returned to Stamford Bridge instead in a £32million dealCredit: Getty Images

He said: "At 29, he is at a fantastic age to become one of the best defenders in the world.

“You can always improve and I’m seeing great commitment from him.

"This is a great opportunity for him also to improve. I repeat: he has good characteristics to become a fantastic defender."

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