Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante has revealed he rejected the offer of Manchester united in favour of a switch to The Blues. Following a successful campaign with Premier League Champions, Leicester city, N’Golo Kante became a subject of transfer speculation as top clubs rallied for the Frenchman’s signature. The 25-year-old has come out to reveal he held talks with Jose Mourinho over a move to the Old Trafford this summer.
Kante disclosed: “It was amazing to have Mourinho call me, even though I’d been warned before how he would appeal to me. I listened to his arguments about why I should move to United. But at that time I was hesitant between staying at Leicester or leaving for Chelsea. My discussions with them were already well underway. But when I spoke, I had a good feeling with Conte.”
With a £30 million release clause in his contract, Kante joined Chelsea after successful talks with the Blues.When asked about his time at Chelsea, the 25-year-old said: ‘At Chelsea I’m in a star-studded dressing room. Being the star of the game doesn’t interest me. That’s the highest level, unless you have exceptional qualities’
‘Yes, I feel I’m a pretty complete player, but I’m not an outstanding player. Someone like Riyad Mahrez, yes, he has a real technical talent.’ Since joining Chelsea, Kante have carried on the impressive form he had while at Leicster city, settling quickly into Antonio Conte’s side
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