Not even this time he managed to bring the Scudetto back to Napolibut also this year Kalidou Koulibaly was the backbone of Neapolitan training. The Senegalese is now an adopted Neapolitan, although in the past several top European teams have come forward to sign him. What will the future hold for him? He talked about this and many other issues in the interview released Our Global. Here are the words of him (source: Tuttonapoli).
What do you like about the city?
“Everything (smile)! The sun, the sea, the people, the enthusiasm for football. Whether they are 10 or 70, they love football. Everyone talks to you about football. I really like their way of welcoming foreigners. My family and friends are more welcomed than I am when they come to town and say my name, they are welcomed with open arms, it’s something great. I love living here. Kids love it. When we’re in France, they ask to come back to the Naples. They love Italian culture. My children speak Italian fluently. I have been here for 8 years. If I am still here despite everything that has happened, it is because I feel good here “.
Can the pressure of the environment be heavy?
“It’s true, it can be heavy. But when you are young, what are you looking for? You want to sign autographs, take pictures, be recognized by people on the street. You are served in Naples. You can’t complain about this. Sometimes you want to have moments of intimacy with yours. wife or your children. When you go to town, you want to feel comfortable. That’s why I share things. When I’m with my family, I try to take as few photos as possible. I tell people I’m with my family and they understand. When I’m alone or with friends, I stop for everyone. When I’m with my family, I tell them: ‘I’m with my family, can we do it again?’. And they understand. “
Did you imagine staying that long when you arrived?
“No. Especially since my first year was difficult, I was about to leave. A lot of people didn’t see me get to where I am today. Frankly, I didn’t plan on staying eight years at Napoli, especially because I had offers from some clubs. I really thought. that the leaders would sell me out, but they didn’t. They decided to keep me. Staying eight years in the same club, few players have achieved this in their careers, it’s rewarding. Today I’m happy because despite everything I’m doing a good career, I have a good level and I’m trying to improve further “.
Why is it difficult to leave Naples?
“To begin with, there is the will of the supporters. Here the supporters are listened to. The president takes their opinion into account. When they don’t want a player to leave, that player doesn’t move. The president tries to please them. , there is also the price claimed by the president. Sometimes it was too high for some clubs and blocked negotiations. You should know that I am not a guy who likes to fight each other to get something. If I have to leave someday, I will leave cleanly, rather than fighting with the club. Napoli fans don’t deserve me to fight or misbehave with the president or any leader who leaves. They trust me and I try to give them back on the pitch. My education it means that I don’t want to go to the fight to leave. If I have to leave one day, I’ll leave, but for the moment I’m completely calm and I’m fine in Naples. We’ll see what happens at the end of the season. “
What is missing from Napoli for the Scudetto?
“I don’t know. We give everything on the pitch. We are trying to win this Scudetto that has eluded us for more than 30 years. Something is missing. An external eye could help us. From the inside, it seems to give my best. Personally, I try to give my best. maximum in every match. Sometimes we don’t win the games that would allow us to take the lead, it’s a shame. I can’t tell you what we’re missing. I think an outside eye would help us understand. “
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