Saudi club Al-Ittihad have confirmed the signing of free agent N’Golo Kante following his exit from Chelsea this summer.
The experienced France international had been in negotiations over a deal to extend his stay at Stamford Bridge, with new manager Mauricio Pochettino keen to retain his services.
But he has become the latest big name player to head to the Middle East and joins the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema in the Saudi league.
Kante first came to the Premier League in 2015 – joining Leicester City from French club Caen – and sensationally helped the Foxes win the Premier League title at odds of 5000/1.
That saw him earn a move to Chelsea a year later where he won a second Premier League title as well as the FA Cup, Champions League, Europa League, Super Cup and Club World Cup.
He was crowned Premier League Player of the Season after just one campaign with Chelsea and in his second season was named the club’s Player of the Year.
Kante was also named Champions League Midfielder of the Season for 2020-21 as the Blues became European champions under previous boss Thomas Tuchel.
The 32-year-old was linked to fellow Saudi side Al-Nassr in December, but has opted to join Al-Ittihad, who confirmed his arrival via their official Twitter page.
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