Medhi Benatia had discussions with Kalidou Koulibaly regarding a transfer to Marseille. Koulibaly was enthusiastic about the project, but releasing him from Al-Hilal proved difficult at this time.

Kalidou Koulibaly's performances have been deemed insufficient by Al-Hilal, and the club is considering terminating his contract or possibly loaning him out until the end of his contract in 2026.

Kalidou Koulibaly, who currently plays for Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia, has decided to invest in the historic French club Sedan-Ardennes. This decision was influenced by Teddy Pellerin, former deputy coach of Sedan and member of the Senegal national team staff.