Kante joins Saudi club Al-Ittihad

by Anadolu Agency

ISTANBUL

France midfielder N’Golo Kante has signed a three-year contract with Saudi Arabian champions Al-Ittihad.

The contract was finalized on Tuesday after Kante’s medical tests in Dubai, the club based in Jeddah said in a statement on Wednesday.

The move is part of efforts to be established as a “top choice” for world-class players in the Saudi Professional League, the statement added.

The team wished Kante success in achieving its goals and fulfilling the expectations of fans and supporters.​​​​​​​

The 2018 World Cup winner joined Chelsea in 2016 from Leicester City, and his contract expires at the end of June.

The 32-year-old helped the Blues win a UEFA Champions League title, a Europa League trophy, and a Super Cup.

He will join compatriot and Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema, who left Real Madrid after 14 years and agreed to a three-year deal with Al-Ittihad earlier this month.

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