N’Golo Kanté to join Al Ittihad

N’Golo Kanté is set to join Al Ittihad on a two-year-deal worth over $100M per season, reports Fabrizio Romano.

Just yesterday his compatriot, Karim Benzema also joined Al Ittihad on a two-year deal with an option for a further season.

N’Golo Kanté to Al Ittihad, here we go! 🟡⚫️🇸🇦 #CFC

◉ Medical tests completed in London.

◉ 2 year deal with an option for further season.

◉ €100m per season salary — figure includes image rights, commercial deals and ‘creative’ portfolio. pic.twitter.com/aHflFM9VMI
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 7, 2023

Kante is leaving Chelsea after receiving an incredible offer from Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ittihad, who beat Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr to the title in the Pro League,

Calvin Kaumba Chikenge June 7, 2023

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