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Charlie Bennett

Why N’Golo Kante’s big-money Chelsea exit to Al-Ittihad is being delayed

N’Golo Kante’s high-profile move to Saudi Arabian outfit Al-Ittihad is reportedly hanging in the balance.

Claims by AFP suggest the Frenchman’s extensive injury record is holding up the deal as club officials examine his medical results. Kante has been plagued by issues in recent years, making just seven Premier League appearances last season.

As recently as last month, there were suggestions Kante would sign a two-year contract extension to remain at Stamford Bridge. The 32-year-old, despite his frustrating campaign, was instrumental in Chelsea’s most recent Premier and Champions League triumphs.

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