Koulibaly reveals how he will spend his salary from Saudi Arabia: he will help his family and build a pediatric clinic in his town in Senegal

Kalidou Koulibaly He is one of the many footballers who leave Europe to go to the league Saudi Arabia lured by juicy economic offers. The Senegalese central defender has signed for al hilal until 2026. And, unlike many others, the first Chelsea He opened up and explained the real reasons why he left Premier League.

“I can’t deny… With this money, I will be able to help my whole family live well, from my parents to my relatives. I will also be able to invest in the activities of my association Captain du Coeur in Senegal. We started building a pediatric clinic where my parents were born and married. I have many projects to help young people“, he said in an interview for Corriere dello Sport.

In addition to money, the headquarters also made the decision for religious reasons. “I am a Muslim, I am coming to an ideal country for me and my family. Mecca is near. I’m a believer, so that’s important to me. I’m in my place, I’ll be better“, he pointed out.

“I am glad to be one of the first to arrive in the developing league. I hope to help Saudi Arabia and Al Hilal write a new sporting history. And this contract is also very important,” said Koulibaly. Ever since he signed, he feels very loved: “They welcomed me in Riyadh in an extraordinary way. The President treated me with enormous respect, I have rarely received such attention and availability. I want to return all the love on the field, I want to win for them.”