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Kalidou Koulibaly completes his £20m move to Al-Hilal after just one season at Chelsea as the defender becomes the latest star to join the Saudi league

Kalidou Koulibaly has left Chelsea to join Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal.

The 32-year-old departs the Blues less than twelve months after joining the club from Napoli.

A statement on the club's website thanked Koulibaly for his efforts at Stamford Bridge.

'Kalidou Koulibaly has left Chelsea after completing a permanent transfer to Saudi Professional League side Al-Hilal. The centre-back arrived from Napoli last summer and made 32 appearances for the Blues during his sole campaign at Stamford Bridge.

'The 32-year-old made his debut away at Everton and marked his first home game with a fantastic volley against Tottenham Hotspur.