Done Deal: Chelsea complete £32m N'Golo Kante transfer, star signs five-year contract

CHELSEA have completed the signing of Leicester City midfielder N’Golo Kante for around £32m.

Posted Sunday, July 17, 2016 by Dailystar.co.uk

Done Deal: Chelsea complete £32m N'Golo Kante transfer, star signs five-year contract
DONE DEAL: N'Golo Kante has joined Chelsea

The France international, 25, has passed a medical and put pen to paper on a five-year contract.

Kante said: “I am so happy to have signed for one of the biggest clubs in Europe. It’s a dream come true for me.

"The opportunity to work with Antonio Conte – a brilliant coach – and some of the best players in the world was too good to turn down.

"My first season in English football was very special and now I hope to go on to achieve even more during my time as a Chelsea player.”

Kante – who signed for Leicester last summer from Caen for £5.6m – was a revelation during his debut season in England as Claudio Ranieri’s side became shock Premier League champions.

He was shortlisted for the PFA Players’ Player of the Year award – won by Foxes team-mate Riyad Mahrez – but his displays brought him to the attention of some of Europe’s biggest clubs.

Chelsea’s technical director Michael Emenalo said: “N’Golo is a fantastic signing ahead of the new season and we are delighted to have been able to bring such a talented player to the club.

"He is a perfect fit in terms of Antonio Conte’s philosophies and the style of football he wants to play.”