After seven seasons at Chelsea, N’Golo Kanté has set sail for Saudi Arabia, where the midfielder will find Karim Benzema in the colors of Al-Ittihad. When it came time to change his life, the 2018 world champion posted a long letter on Instagram, in French and in English, in which he thanked just about everyone, including those around him and “the big and beautiful Chelsea family”.
Kanté concludes his text with an eloquent: “See you soon on the pitch for new adventures with Al-Ittihad and the Blues”. The 53rd and last selection of the former metronome of the France team dates back to the home defeat against Denmark (1-2) in the League of Nations, June 3, 2022.
Deschamps does not get wet
A year and long passages in the infirmary later, the indisputable former holder seems far from a 54th cape. Forfeited for the World Cup in Qatar due to the relapse of a hamstring injury, Kanté has never regained his best level and his exile in the Saudi championship, far from the top European level, could seal his fate. Especially in a position where the quality is not lacking, and where even Paul Pogba is not guaranteed to return if his body leaves him one day in peace.
However Deschamps, questioned on his case on June 12 at a press conference, remained cautious: “I have no prohibitive position. They can go play there and maintain themselves. I will make sure to follow them. »