N'Golo Kante to Chelsea: France ace strengthens Blues midfield

 

 

N'Golo Kante is an upgrade on Chelsea's defensive midfield options and could be the signing of the season for a second straight year, writes Peter Smith...

N'Golo Kante was the signing of the 2015/16 season, playing a key role in Leicester City's shock title triumph after making a £5.6m switch from French club Caen.Twelve months on, his value has rocketed by over 400 per cent, with Chelsea splashing £32m on the France international after a nightmare defence of their Premier League crown.