Man Utd switch blow as Kalidou Koulibaly returns to Napoli from Africa Cup of Nations and makes assertion over future

KALIDOU KOULIBALY has declared his future stays at Napoli to deal Manchester United an enormous blow of their pursuit of the defender.

The 30-year-old centre-back has been linked with a transfer away from the Serie A facet in the summertime together with his contract set to run out in 2023.

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United reportedly failed in their attempt to lure the Senegal international away from Italy last summer earlier than the membership introduced in Raphael Varane.

And in line with Calciomercato, the Crimson Devils have been trying to reignite their curiosity within the centre-back as a result of his contract scenario.

However the participant has insisted he’s going nowhere as he pledged his loyalty to Luciano Spalletti’s facet.

The ex-Genk star was greeted by supporters in Naples after helping Senegal win their first Africa Cup of Nations title.

And Koulibaly had a message for the followers who welcomed him again in Italy.

Quoted by Tutto Napoli, he mentioned: “This welcome makes me very comfortable.

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“However take it simple as a result of I’m not leaving, I’m not leaving.

“I’m again in Naples and I’m calm. I thank everybody, I’ve seen all of the movies and the belongings you did once I was not there.

“I’m proud to be with you. Thanks all.”

Koulibaly, who has featured in 19 video games in all competitions for Napoli this time period, is predicted to go straight again into the beginning XI for Saturday’s conflict in opposition to Inter.

Napoli go into the match on the Stadio San Paolo a degree behind the league leaders.

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