N’Golo Kante’s departure from Chelsea damages Arsenal and complicates transfer negotiations

N’Golo Kante, a midfielder for Chelsea, appears to be leaving Stamford Bridge after seven seasons after receiving a sizable cash offer from the Saudi Pro League.

 

 

The departure of N’Golo Kante from Chelsea could be as much of a blow to Arsenal as it is to their London rivals.

After playing a crucial role in Leicester City’s remarkable 2015–16 title success, which triggered a £32 million move to London, Kante has cemented his place as a legendary Premier League player. The midfielder helped the Blues finish first once more, becoming the first player since Eric Cantona in 1993 to win back-to-back English top-flight championships with two separate clubs.