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N'Golo Kante reflects on his seven years at Chelsea, including winning the Premier League, FA Cup, Champions League, Europa League, Super Cup, and FIFA Club World Cup. He thanks the club, coaches, teammates, and fans for helping him achieve his dreams and develop as a player. Kante is leaving Chelsea to join Al-Ittihad in Saudi Arabia.
Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante has joined Saudi Arabian club Al Ittihad after his contract at Stamford Bridge expired. Kante won six major trophies with Chelsea, including the Premier League, FA Cup, Champions League, Europa League and UEFA Super Cup. The 32-year-old will join fellow Frenchman Karim Benzema at Al Ittihad, who recently signed for the Saudi Pro League champions. The club is now controlled by the Saudi Public Investment Fund, which also owns an 80% stake in Premier League side Newcastle United.
N'Golo Kanté has confirmed his departure from Chelsea on a free transfer to Al Ittihad, a Saudi Pro League club, on a mega-deal worth up to €100m per year. Kanté signed with Chelsea in 2016 and became synonymous with the team, winning multiple titles and finishing as high as fifth in the Ballon d'Or voting. Injuries became a concern in recent years, limiting his appearances, but he leaves behind a legacy as one of the greatest midfielders to play for Chelsea.
Chelsea's N'Golo Kanté has suffered another injury, which will most likely keep him out for the remainder of the season. The midfielder has missed an increasing number of games over the past few seasons due to various injuries. Chelsea caretaker boss Frank Lampard confirmed the news before their match against Nottingham Forest.
Chelsea fans prefer a 3-4-3 formation for their team against Real Madrid in the Champions League, with Mykhailo Mudryk leading the attack. N'Golo Kanté returns to the starting lineup, partnering with Enzo Fernández. Ben Chilwell's suspension sees Marc Cucurella replacing him. Kepa Arrizabalaga remains the second-choice goalkeeper. Kai Havertz is expected to be available, while Raheem Sterling, Christian Pulisic, and Hakim Ziyech are benched.
Chelsea's Thiago Silva and N’Golo Kanté are fit to play against Real Madrid in the first leg quarterfinal matchup, according to Frank Lampard. Silva returned to training this week after a knee injury, while Kanté made his first start in seven months last week. Mason Mount is also fit and in the squad. The only players not to travel are Carney Chukwuemeka (mystery injury) and Armando Broja (ACL recovery), and of course those who are ineligible.