Kanté to join Benzema in Saudi Arabia
N'Golo Kanté has accepted Al-Ittihad's lucrative offer to join Karim Benzema in Saudi Arabia.
After Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema, Saudi Arabia is set to welcome a new star in the shape of N'Golo Kanté, world champion with the French national team in 2018.
N’Golo Kanté to Al Ittihad, here we go! 🟡⚫️🇸🇦 CFC
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 7, 2023
◉ 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
Having reached the end of his contract with Chelsea on June 30, Kanté has accepted an offer from Al-Ittihad, Karim Benzema's new club. This information was revealed by Ben Jacobs on Wednesday and confirmed by Fabrizio Romano and AFP.
Kanté to earn €100m a year in Saudi Arabia
The 32-year-old French international has agreed to a two-year contract, with a third year as an option, and will earn €100 million a year between his salary, image rights and various commercial agreements.
Again, a very nice move by Saudi Arabia, <a href=/news/neither-barca-nor-saudi-arabia-lionel-messi-chooses-inter-miami>which, however, did not convince Lionel Messi. The Argentinian, who was being courted by Al Hilal and Barça, has decided to move to MLS side Inter Miami.