Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante is close to sealing a new deal to extend his seven-year stay at Stamford Bridge, according to Fabrizio Romano. The French International’s current contract was due to expire in the summer, but he has opted to stay due to his “love” for the club. The reporter’s latest update indicates that final details are “close to be agreed”
N’Golo Kanté position has been crucial to get new deal close: he had options on free transfer but he loves the club and wanted to stay in London. 💙 #CFC
The agreement is very close, not sealed yet — details missing on lenght of the contract, but really advanced ⤵️🇫🇷 https://t.co/RAQY63uFZK
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 28, 2023
N’Golo Kante Nearing New Chelsea Contract
Kante’s Desire to Stay Crucial to Talks
Romano had previously reported that Kante’s priority was always to stay at Chelsea. The World Cup winner has been waiting for months on an extension, but an agreement is now described as very close.
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Kante has won six pieces of silverware during his trophy-laden stint in West London. He had attracted interest from a host of European clubs, but Romano labelled his affection for Chelsea as a key factor during the negotiations. The only detail yet to be finalised is the length of the new contract.
Kante’s Illustrious Chelsea Journey So Far
The midfielder joined the Blues in the summer of 2016 after his historic title win with Leicester City. The 31-year-old then made 35 league appearances in his first season to secure back-to-back English titles with different clubs. Domestically, Kante added an FA Cup the following year, before the beginning of Chelsea’s European and International supremacy.
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Since then, he has won the Europa League, Club World Cup, UEFA Super Cup, as well as being named man of the match in Chelsea’s Champions League final victory over Manchester City in 2021.
Due to a hamstring injury in the second game of the season against Tottenham Hotspurs, Kante has been restricted to only two league appearances in this campaign. The Blues have struggled in his absence and have only won a handful of games since appointing Graham Potter. They languish in 10th and the return of a proven winner will be a positive note in a largely negative season.
