Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante is expected to sign a new contract with them in the coming weeks amid interest from Barcelona.
According to a report from Daily Telegraph, Chelsea are confident of reaching an agreement with N’Golo Kante regarding a contract extension. The 31-year-old midfielder will be a free agent at the end of the season amid interest from Barcelona. But the Frenchman has decided to extend his stay at Stamford Bridge.
The World Cup winner is one of the best defensive midfielders of his generation. And keeping him at the club could prove to be a wise move. Chelsea have already lost an experienced midfielder in Jorginho, who joined Arsenal during the January transfer window. They cannot afford to lose Kante in the summer now.
Graham Potter is looking to rebuild the side. But he needs to keep hold of the leaders in his dressing room. And recent reports have suggested that Chelsea are hopeful of keeping the veteran beyond the summer.
Kante has had number of injury problems this season, and he has not been able to contribute at a high level. However the 31-year-old is now back on the training pitch and is expected to return to action soon.
Chelsea will need his qualities and experience in order to improve and finish the seasons strongly. The Blues currently fighting for a place in the UEFA Champions League. And it remains to be seen whether Kante can inspire them to a top-four finish.
The defensive midfielder has been linked with a move to clubs like Barcelona. But his decision to continue at Chelsea will come as a major boost for the Stamford Bridge faithful. At the same time, it will force Barcelona to look elsewhere for a midfield reinforcement.
N’Golo Kante has established himself as a fan favourite since arriving from Leicester City. And he has helped Chelsea win the Premier League title and the Champions League trophy during his time at the club. He will be hoping to add to his tally of silverware at Chelsea in the coming seasons now.
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Despite being 31, he is still good enough to start regularly for the Blues and he will be crucial to their hopes of winning major trophies. The Barcelona target will be hoping to get over his injury problems and make his mark under Potter now.
