courted by Barça, Kanté announces that he wants to stay at Chelsea

In an interview with Sky Sports, N’Golo Kanté said he wanted to continue his career at Chelsea where his contract expires at the end of the season. According to the English press, the French will extend two years.

Despite a season marred by a long recovery from a hamstring injury, N’Golo Kanté (32) still has a good rating on the transfer market. But the French midfielder has already put an end to speculation by announcing his wish to continue the adventure at Chelsea, where he is coming to the end of his contract next June. Arsenal and Barça are often cited among his courtiers but, according to the English press, the French international (53 caps, 2 goals) will sign a new two-year contract with the Blues.

“I’ve been playing for a few weeks, I feel very good”

Asked by Sky Sports if he wanted to be part of Chelsea’s plans next season, the former Caen player did not hesitate. “Yes of course,” he replied. “It’s an exciting project for the club with the players who have arrived, he added. Unfortunately the season has not been up to Chelsea standards but everyone wants to go on the road to success, to win titles. I hope this club takes this direction again. Let’s see where I will be but I hope it’s the direction of the club and that’s the most important thing.”

Had hamstring surgery last October, Kanté forfeited the World Cup with the France team. He resumed competition last April with a team in distress, even if he is delighted with his state of form. “It was the goal of the operation, to come back strong, he assures. For the moment I feel good, I hope it will continue like this. For a few weeks, I have been playing, I feel very GOOD.”

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“I hope I will continue for the rest of the season and I hope the most difficult part is behind me, he concludes. I am able to forget it, enjoy football again, enjoy victories again and hopefully more success.”