A View From The Bridge

Bayern Munich among clubs chasing experienced Chelsea defender

Chelsea defender Kalidou Koulibaly is a subject of interest from Bayern Munich and Inter Milan

As per transfer journalist Gianluca Di Marzio (via wettfreunde.net, h/t Football.London), European giants Bayern Munich and Inter Milan are interested in signing Chelsea defender Kalidou Koulibaly.

The Senegal international has been linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge even after just one season at the club. It is understood that new boss Mauricio Pochettino may opt for playing younger players in his central defensive position.

After joining from Napoli last summer, Koulibaly struggled for consistency and adaptation in his performances. That trend became a regularity even following a decent outing in the World Cup.

Bayern Munich and Inter Milan are interested in signing Kalidou Koulibaly. (Photo by Harriet Lander/Getty Images)

Di Marzio states that Bayern boss Thomas Tuchel wanted the 31-year-old at Chelsea. Hence, he was signed by the Blues when the German was in charge at the start of the 2022/23 campaign.

Inter also have him on their books, but the high wage range may mean that only the German champions can afford to sign him.

Although Bayern won Bundesliga this time around as well, it was not because they were special or anything. Borussia Dortmund basically handed them the title by bottling it on the final day.

Koulibaly had an underwhelming first season at Chelsea.   (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

The six-time Champions League winners were defensively found out in that competition when Manchester City ripped them apart in the quarter-final.

Hence, one can understand why they are interested in getting Koulibaly, who is still a great player despite having one stuttering year at Chelsea.

More Chelsea News:

If Pochettino is not interested in playing him, the best thing for the Blues would be to sell the 31-year-old. They could anyway do with some cash from player sales that can be used to potentially make key additions to the squad through the transfer market. Will Koulibaly want to leave after a year? He may have no choice if the manager does not want him.

Mizgan Masani

Recent Posts

Fan Power: How Chelsea Fans Could Stop Stamford Bridge Move

Ask any matchday Chelsea fan who the CPO are, and they’ll tell you that it stands for the Chelsea Pitch…

2 weeks ago

Chelsea and Arsenal in pursuit of €427,308 per week striker

Chelsea and Arsenal are reportedly planning to make a signing move for the Juventus Center forward in winter.

2 weeks ago

Former Arsenal star raves about Chelsea’s midfield maestro

Cole Palmer is taking the headlines for the performances he has been putting in since moving to Chelsea in the…

4 weeks ago

Chelsea alarmed by unfolding situation with 17-year-old signing

Chelsea have received an alarming news on their signing Kendry Paez who is likely to join the club next year.

1 month ago

Chelsea ready to move for Brazilian defender with €70 million. release clause

According to a Brazilian news outlet UOL, Chelsea are trying to sign the young Brazilian JP Chermont from Santos.

1 month ago

“We need him”- Maresca ready to reintegrate out of favour Chelsea star

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has cleared the club's stand on the left-back Ben Chilwell who stands on the brink of…

1 month ago