June 18th 2023.
Kalidou Koulibaly, Hakim Ziyech and Edouard Mendy are all set to leave Chelsea next week according to reports. This is part of new head coach Mauricio Pochettino's plan to trim the squad and avoid a Financial Fair Play breach.
Koulibaly, who only joined the Blues last summer from Napoli, is in talks with Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal. The 31-year-old centre-back is reportedly confident of the move, especially since the club recently signed Ruben Neves from Wolves.
Meanwhile, Hakim Ziyech is in advanced negotiations with Al-Nassr. According to reports, Chelsea are keen to finalize the deal as soon as possible. The Moroccan international is open to the move because he wants to play with Cristiano Ronaldo.
Edouard Mendy is also in talks to leave Chelsea with Al-Ahli. With Kepa Arrizabalaga as the new No.1 goalkeeper, Mendy will struggle to get game time if he stays.
Romelu Lukaku recently turned down a transfer to the Saudi Pro League and is 'annoyed' with Chelsea over their refusal to grant him his ideal move. It is yet to be seen who else will be leaving the club in the coming weeks.
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