Everybody’s favourite N’Golo Kante has put pen to paper for Chelsea F.C. which extends his contract to 2023 and this new contract makes him the highest paid player at Chelsea.
The France international signed for Chelsea in the summer of 2016 after winning the Premier League with Leicester City. His 2016-17 saw him win another Premier League making him the first ever player to win two back to back Premier League titles with two different clubs.
“I’m happy to extend my time with Chelsea, it has been two beautiful years and I wish for more to come,” Kante told Chelsea’s official webiste.
“Since I came, I completely improved as a player, challenged myself and got some awards I never thought about. I like the city, I like the club and I am happy to be here for more time.”
Following the conclusion of the 2016-17 campaign, Kante was named Player of the Year by both the PFA and FWA.
The Chelsea number 7 also won the World Cup in Russia this summer and has fended off interest from Paris SG who have wanted to secure the services of Kante with a lucrative deal.
With Kante signing on till 2023 , two things are meant for certain : N’Golo Kante wont stop smiling and N’Golo Kante wont stop running!