Good replacement for Rudiger: Jorginho hails Chelsea new defender

Chelsea midfielder and Italian defender Jorginho, in a recent statement, applauded the club’s latest recruit, Kalidou Koulibaly.

According to Jorginho, he stated that Chelsea have signed the best replacement for Antonio Rudiger, who moved to Spanish club Real Madrid this summer.

When asked about the role he played in Koulibaly’s transfer to Chelsea from Napoli, the Italy international was quoted by Football London as saying: “I was just a friend talking to him saying let’s play together again. I used to play with you, it’s been a long time. Come on, let’s play together again.’”

“Oh definitely, for me, it’s the best replacement,” Jorginho added when asked if Koulibaly would prove the ideal replacement for Rudiger.

“The best choice the club could have made together with the staff and the coach. I just really hope and I’m pretty sure he will be a big help to our team.

“Of course, we are excited because it means new players are coming to help the team and help the club to achieve important things. It’s what Chelsea is all about.”

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Koulibaly and Jorginho played together at Napoli under former Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri.