Kalidou Koulibaly joins Ruben Neves at Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal

Kalidou Koulibaly has become the latest Premier League player to join the Saudi Pro League after completing a transfer from Chelsea to Al Hilal.

The Senegal defender only spent one season at the London club having moved to England from Serie A side Napoli last summer on a four-year deal.

But the centre-half had a disappointing campaign, making 32 appearances in all competitions – 23 in the Premier League – as Chelsea ended a troubled season in 12th place.

It is reported that Al Hilal have paid as much as £20 million for the 32-year-old. "From my first game to my last, it was an honour to wear this badge," Koulibaly said on Twitter on Sunday.

"Last season wasn't the one we wanted, but I want to thank the fans and everyone at the club for your support."

Chelsea said in a statement: “We would like to thank Kalidou for his contributions on and off the pitch during his time at Stamford Bridge and wish him well for the next stage of his career.”

Koulibaly has won 71 caps for his country, scoring one goal, helping them finish runners-up at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations – when he missed the final through suspension – and then captained his team to victory three years later.