adminLONDON. — N’Golo Kante could officially seal his money-spinning transfer from Chelsea to Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad today.
The much-loved Chelsea star’s £290 000-a-week contract at Stamford Bridge expires this month.
But he is set to depart the Blues after seven years in order to bolster his salary to a mega £1,7 million-a-week — six times what he earns in West London.
Journalist Fabrizio Romano tweeted: “Documents are being signed today for N’Golo Kanté to Al Ittihad as revealed last week — done and sealed soon.
“Kanté salary will be around €100m (£86m), first part of medical tests already completed.
“Here we go confirmed, end of an era at Chelsea.”
Kante will be the second huge arrival at Al-Ittihad in a matter of days.
They swooped last week for Real Madrid legend Karim Benzema after the Frenchman was reportedly offered a staggering £342 million to swap Spain for the Middle East. Kante’s package is believed to include his salary, image rights and commercial deals.
Kante joined Chelsea in a £30 million transfer from Leicester in 2016 and has since made 269 appearances for the West London club.
However, he was limited to just nine outings this season due to a severe hamstring injury.
Chelsea had hoped to keep Kante on board by offering him a two-year contract extension, but the 32-year-old now looks set to leave Stamford Bridge on a permanent basis. — The Sun
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