The star who accepted Arabia's millionaire offer out of necessity and teaches a lesson to Cristiano

Saudi Arabia continues to add stars to its soccer league. After the arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo in January, several players have been encouraged to make the leap to the Middle East under multimillion dollar contracts in order to be in a certainly quieter league, and earning a significant amount of money, which triples what they get to receive in Europe.

Senegalese defender Kalidou Kolibaly, who played for Chelsea and had his best spell at Napoli, gave an extensive interview to the Italian website Corriere dello Sport in which he explained the reasons behind his decision: "I am delighted to be one of the first to land in an evolving league. I hope to help Saudi Arabia and Al-Hilal write a new sporting history. And then there is this very important contract."

"I will be able to help my whole family live well, from my parents to my cousins, and above all support the social activities of my association in Senegal, Capitane du Coeur. We started with the construction of a pediatric clinic in the village where my parents were born and married," he established.

How much will Koulibaly earn in Saudi Arabia?

Koulibaly, 32, was not afraid to say that he was attracted by the Saudi club's financial offer. At Al-Hilal, the Senegalese defender will receive a contract of around 30 million euros per year. A huge figure for a defender, almost five times what he received at Napoli and Chelsea. For this reason, the player has finally opted for the Saudi offer.