Botafogo completed signing of Ex Chelsea star, Salomon Kalou

Brasileirao Serie A side Botafogo have announced the signing of Ivorian forward Salomon Kalou.

The former Chelsea star joins South America side as a free agent.

The 34-year-old joins the team two days after announcing his departure from Bundesliga side Hertha Berlin after a six-year spell.

Bienvenue, Kalou! Craque marfinense é o novo jogador do BOTAFOGO! #PutFire ⭐🇨🇮 pic.twitter.com/xchDuigGTp

— Botafogo F.R. (de 🏠) (@Botafogo) July 9, 2020

Disclosing this development, the Rio de Janeiro based outfit published a video on its social media handle.

⭐️🔥🇨🇮 pic.twitter.com/PNkBX6o4ai

— Botafogo F.R. (de 🏠) (@Botafogo) July 9, 2020

Kalou agora tem muito orgulho de ser Botafogo! 📝 #PutFire 🔥 pic.twitter.com/QcmWyf0a87

— Botafogo F.R. (de 🏠) (@Botafogo) July 9, 2020

The former Chelsea forward is exptected to debut for Paulo Autuori’s men when the Brazilian league returns in August.