Mercato Chelsea: Kanté to sign today in Saudi Arabia!
A week after reaching an agreement with Saudi club Al-Ittihad, N'Golo Kanté will sign for Karim Benzema's new team on Tuesday, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Reportedly very close to Al-Ittihad last week, N'Golo Kanté was clearly still giving himself some time to make up his mind. According to Fabrizio Romano, it's now a done deal, and the French world champion will be joining his compatriot Karim Benzema in Jeddah.
The Italian journalist reveals that the papers will be signed this Tuesday for Kanté's move to Al-Ittihad, where a salary estimated at around €100 million a year awaits him. The 32-year-old midfielder has reportedly already passed the first part of his medical in London.
Documents are being signed today for N’Golo Kanté to Al Ittihad as revealed last week — done and sealed soon. 🟡⚫️🇸🇦 CFC
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 13, 2023
Kanté salary will be around €100m, first part of medical tests already completed.
Here we go confirmed, end of an era at Chelsea. pic.twitter.com/jUyRZZb9yS
His contract should be for two years, with a third year as an option, according to the same source. A new coup for Saudi Arabia in what promises to be an exciting summer mercato.