Title: N’Golo Kante Joins Al Ittihad: A New Chapter for the French Midfielder
Jakarta – France’s top defensive midfielder, N’Golo Kante, has officially become a new player for Al Ittihad after his contract with Chelsea expired at the end of this month. The 32-year-old footballer underwent medical tests in Dubai, which were completed on Tuesday (20/6), and subsequently signed a three-year contract that will keep him at the club until 2026.
At his new club, Kante will receive an annual salary of 86 million euros (approximately Rp. 1.41 trillion). This signing marks the latest addition of a world-class player brought in by Saudi Arabia since Cristiano Ronaldo joined Al Nassr in January.
In a statement posted on Twitter, Al Ittihad dismissed any rumors and confirmed that Kante is now their player. The 2018 World Cup winner will wear jersey number 7 and is on his way to Jeddah. He will join his compatriot Karim Benzema at Al Ittihad, as they aim to defend the Saudi Arabian League title.
A video posted by Al Ittihad on Twitter showed Benzema welcoming Kante’s arrival. Benzema praised Kante as the best box-to-box player in the world and expressed his excitement to play with him again, especially in the best team in Saudi Arabia. Kante responded by thanking Benzema for the compliment and expressing his eagerness to play alongside him, considering Benzema as the best player in the world.
N’Golo Kante’s move to Al Ittihad comes after spending seven successful seasons with Chelsea. During his time at Chelsea, Kante made 269 appearances, scoring 13 goals and providing 16 assists. He played a crucial role in helping the Blues win six trophies, including the Premier League, FA Cup, Europa League, and Champions League.
The signing of N’Golo Kante by Al Ittihad is a significant boost to the team’s midfield strength and further solidifies their ambition to dominate Saudi Arabian football. Fans and football enthusiasts around the world eagerly await the partnership between Kante and Benzema, as they aim to lead Al Ittihad to further success in the upcoming season.
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Aller embarks on a new journey in his career with Al Ittihad.
N’Golo Kante’s move to Al Ittihad is a testament to his incredible talent and immense impact on the game. With his unmatched work rate and defensive prowess, Kante has consistently proven himself as one of the best midfielders in the world. His presence in any team guarantees an upgrade in the squad’s quality. While his departure from the Premier League is a loss for English football, it is an exciting chapter in Kante’s career that will surely leave a significant mark on Saudi Arabian football.