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Aurelio De Laurentiis Says He's Open to Eventual Kalidou Koulibaly, Fabian Sales

Napoli owner Aurelio De Laurentiis has admitted he'll have to sell Kalidou Koulibaly and Fabian Ruiz some time in the future, suggesting the pair will become too valuable to keep at the club.

Koulibaly, 28, has been one of the best central defenders in Serie A in recent years and has been linked with some of Europe's giants, while Fabian looks like a fine investment almost 18 months into his Napoli stay.

De Laurentiis spoke to Sky Sports Italia (h/t Marcus Banks of the Manchester Evening News) and said: "I loved Koulibaly the man so I refused €105 million, but a time will come when I'll have to sell him.