N’golo Kante transfers to Saudi’s Al-Ittihad, soccer club confirms

The 32-year-old Frenchman’s contract at Stamford Bridge expires at the end of June and he will join the Saudi side after on a three-year contract.
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N'golo Kante of Chelsea is tackled by Granit Xhaka of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Chelsea FC at Emirates Stadium on May 2, 2023, in London, England. - Shaun Botterill/Getty Images
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Chelsea defensive midfielder N’Golo Kante has agreed to join Al-Ittihad from the West London-based soccer club on a free transfer, Saudi Pro League champions confirmed Tuesday.

The 32-year-old Frenchman’s contract at Stamford Bridge expires at the end of June and he will join the Saudi side after on a three-year contract, reportedly worth £100 million ($108 million) per year. The Sun reported that the new contract is worth six times what Kante earned at Chelsea. 

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