Koulibaly dispels the rumours and lifts Al-Hilal before the start of the season
Saudi club Al-Hilal are boosted by the return of their Senegalese player Kalidou Koulibaly in preparation for the new season's competitions.
Posted Friday, July 24, 2026 by goal
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A strong boost
Al-Hilal of Saudi Arabia have received a major boost in their preparations for the new season, with fierce competition awaiting them across every front.
The club are chasing a clean sweep of silverware after a disappointing campaign that yielded only the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Cup, despite the galaxy of stars at their disposal.
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Kalidou Koulibaly returned to full training on Thursday after passing a medical on his thigh injury.
His return puts to bed the rumours that had painted the defender as carrying a chronic problem, along with fan calls to part ways with the Senegalese.
Koulibaly is under contract with Al-Hilal until the end of next season. Reports suggest, though, that he will feature only on the club's Asian list.
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