? #OnThisDay in 2016, N’Golo Kante joined Chelsea from Leicester City.
One of football’s most appreciated players. Known for his unquestionable workrate, he’s also capable of magic moments like this… #CFC | @TheBlueDodger pic.twitter.com/CN6nCLUdLV
— The Sportsman (@TheSportsman) July 16, 2024
When N’Golo Kante completed his first training session at Chelsea, every player gravitated towards him and gave him a hug ?
Former director of football, Michael Emenalo, then sent flowers to Leicester as a thank you for allowing Chelsea to sign him! ?#CFC pic.twitter.com/NIjB1lWUyz
— Hayters TV (@HaytersTV) March 29, 2022
N’Golo Kante clinched the Premier League title with Leicester City in the historic 2015/16 underdog triumph, before transferring to Chelsea the following season under Antonio Conte, where he secured a second Premier League title.
Since then, Kante has added an Emirates FA Cup, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Champions League (where he was named UCL Midfielder of the Season in 2021/22), UEFA Super Cup, and FIFA Club World Cup to his accolades.
Over his 269 appearances for Chelsea, Kante scored 13 goals and provided 16 assists.
Watch: N’golo Kante signs for Chelsea on this day
This may be an indicator of why Chelsea are pushing through a deal to sign N’Golo Kante: https://t.co/O1DMXMQuRw pic.twitter.com/8e81rZOTwy
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) July 15, 2016
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