Saudi Arabian side Al-Ittihad have announced the signing of N’Golo Kante.
Kante left the West London side as a free agent this summer after the expiration of his contract.
Negotiations between the France international and the Blues over the renewal of his deal at Stamford Bridge failed despite new manager, Mauricio Pochettino showing interest in keeping him at the club.
The Frenchman has now become the latest big name player to head to the Saudi Pro League and will be playing against the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema when the season resumes.
Kante joined Leicester City from French club Caen in 2015 and sensationally helped the Foxes win the Premier League title at odds of 5000/1.
His performance with the Foxes 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.
Al-Ittihad confirmed Kante’s arrival via their official Twitter page.
