Saudi football team Al Ittihad brings in French midfielder N'Golo Kante for three years, calling it 'one of the most high-profile and impactful signings in the club's history'
France's World Cup-winning midfielder N'Golo Kante has joined Saudi Arabian champions Al Ittihad, the club said in a statement on Wednesday, joining up with compatriot Karim Benzema.
"Kante is an Ittihad player now!" the club said on Twitter, while chairman Anmar al Hailee tweeted:"Welcome to our new tiger Kante," a reference to the team's nickname.His club career also glitters. He won the Champions League and World Club Cup with Chelsea, as well as back-to-back Premier League titles with Leicester City and Chelsea.Kante's contract with the London club was set to expire this month and they paid him a handsome tribute in bidding him farewell.
"N'Golo's impact and influence during his time at Chelsea cannot be overstated," said Chelsea's co-sporting directors Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley in a club statement. "His tireless performances in midfield contributed to several trophy wins and has guaranteed him a place in the club's history."
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