JEDDAH: Al-Ittihad Club of Saudi Arabia has made a significant move by signing a three-year contract with French international player N’Golo Kante.
The former Chelsea player, who boasts an impressive record with victories in the 2018 FIFA World Cup and the 2021 UEFA Champions League, will now join the ranks of Al-Ittihad in Jeddah. Following the completion of his medical tests at a specialized medical center in Dubai, Kante finalized the contract on Tuesday.
Al-Ittihad Aims to Strengthen Squad
The signing comes as Al-Ittihad, recently crowned champions of the Saudi Professional League, aims to further strengthen its squad. The acquisition of Kante is considered a momentous and influential event in the club’s history, reflecting its determination to become a preferred destination for top-tier players in the Saudi Professional League.
Al-Ittihad extended their best wishes to Kante, expressing hopes for his success in achieving the club’s objectives and meeting the expectations of fans and supporters throughout his tenure with the team.
