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Published: 10:28, June 08, 2023
Report: Al-Ittihad set to sign Kante on two-year deal
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Published:10:28, June 08, 2023 By Reuters

In this file photo dated Nov 23, 2019, Chelsea's N'Golo Kante runs with the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Chelsea at Etihad stadium in Manchester, England. (PHOTO / AP)

Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante will sign for Saudi Arabia champions Al-Ittihad on a two-year deal, Al Ekhbariya TV said on Wednesday.

Al Ekhbariya added the contract with the 32-year-old, who won the 2018 World Cup with France, has an option to be extended for another year.

If the deal is completed as expected, Kante will line up alongside compatriot Karim Benzema who signed a three-year contract with the Saudi side on Tuesday.

Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante's deal is worth 100 million euros ($107 millions) over two years, Al Ekhbariya TV said

The Saudi Pro League continues to attract high-profile players since Cristiano Ronaldo joined Al-Nassr in December for more than $220 million per year.

ALSO READ: Al-Ittihad crowned Saudi league champions ahead of Al-Nassr

Other big names Saudi clubs will target in the coming months include Sergio Busquets, Angel Di Maria, Jordi Alba and Sergio Ramos, according to local media.

A source close to Argentina captain Lionel Messi last month told Reuters that he had received a formal offer to join Al-Hilal. However, the 35-year-old World Cup winner looks set to join Inter Miami in the United States.

Kante's deal is worth 100 million euros ($107 millions) over two years, Saudi media said.

The France international has been a mainstay at Stamford Bridge, making more than 260 appearances and winning the Champions League, Premier League, Europa League and FA Cup during his seven years at the club.

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Kante's last season was plagued by injuries, however, as he missed the majority of the campaign. Chelsea struggled without him to finish 12th in the Premier League standings.


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