Mohamadou Kante is reportedly on the verge of joining West Ham United after agreeing to a five-year contract, with the Hammers loaning him back to Paris FC.
According to a report by Football Insider, Mohamadou Kante has been the subject of interest from West Ham United in the summer transfer window. The French prodigy has agreed to sign a five-year contract at the East London club while undergoing his medical tests today. However, the teenager will not turn out for the Hammers this season as they will loan him back to Paris FC.
Who is Mohamadou Kante?
Mohamadou Kante is the latest highly-rated midfielder to rise in prominence in France. A native of Mohamadou Kante, the Frenchman has spent his formative years in the country, passing through the academies at AS Jeunesse Aubervilliers and Paris FC.
The 18-year-old has yet to make his first-team bow for Paris FC but has turned out nine times for the club’s reserve side. The teenage sensation also has an eye for a goal, scoring twice despite managing only 791 minutes of game time for Paris FC B.
Meanwhile, Mohamadou Kante’s progress at Paris FC has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several well-known clubs across Europe. Widespread reports have linked the French midfield prodigy with a move to the Premier League, and he will soon complete a move to West Ham United.
London calling
West Ham United’s interest in Mohamadou Kante is understandable. While the Hammers have already bolstered their midfield department in the summer transfer window by signing Guido Rodriguez, the Argentine international is only a short-term solution, considering he is on the wrong side of 30.
In addition, Tomas Soucek faces an uncertain future at the London Stadium, with West Ham United open to cashing in on him in the summer transfer window. So, several candidates, including N’Golo Kante, have emerged on West Ham United’s radar. However, Kante’s namesake, Mohamadou, will join the East London club instead.
The 18-year-old French prodigy is undergoing his medical checks today, and he will sign a five-year contract after passing the tests. However, Kante will not turn out for West Ham this season, with the Irons agreeing to loan him back to Paris FC.
