Ngolo Kante Joins Ronaldo, Benzema In Saudi Arabia’s League, To Pocket €100m Annually

French football player, Ngolo Kante has completed a move to Saudi Arabian side Al Ittihad as a free agent following the expiration of his contract with Chelsea.

Kante joins Cristiano Ronaldo, recently signed Kareem Benzema and other top European stars in the Arabian league after signing a two-year deal worth €100m yearly.

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His departure to Al Ittihad was announced by top football journalist and transfer market expert Fabrizio Romano on Wednesday.

Chelsea signed Kante back in 2016 from Leicester City for £32 million. Coming back of a stellar and miraculous campaign with the Foxes, Kante became a mainstay in the Chelsea midfield, playing as a defensive midfielder and propelling Antonio Conte’s side to a Premier League title.

Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema signed for Al Ittihad on Tuesday in a deal that will see him earn over €400 million in two years

Al Ittihad are managed by former Wolves and Tottenham boss Nuno Espirito Santo and finished five points ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr – who came second – last season.

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