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Kalidou Koulibaly Worth Triple Harry Maguire's Cost, Says Aurelio De Laurentiis

Napoli owner Aurelio De Laurentiis has valued central defender Kalidou Koulibaly at triple the £85 million Manchester United spent to sign Harry Maguire from Leicester City this summer.

Speaking to ESPN FC, De Laurentiis remarked upon the premium prices paid for players by Premier League clubs, suggesting Koulibaly would cost a top English side £250 million if valued in line with Maguire:

"He has a clause of £150m. But, for example, in England, they paid £85 million for a player. In Napoli, I would pay £30-£35 million.