Saudi Gazette report
JEDDAH — Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ittihad Club has signed a three-year contract with French international player N’Golo Kante.
Before joining Jeddah-based Al-Ittihad, the former Chelsea player won the 2018 FIFA World Cup and the 2021 UEFA Champions League.
The contract was finalized on Tuesday after Kante completed his medical tests at a specialized medical center in Dubai. The move comes as Al-Ittihad, which recently won the Saudi Professional League, aims to strengthen their squad.
Kante’s signing by Al-Ittihad is considered one of the most high-profile and impactful in the club’s history. It is part of the club’s efforts to establish itself as a top choice for world-class players in the Saudi Professional League.
The signing comes as the team is preparing for a major international tournament — the FIFA Club World Cup, which will take place at the end of this year.
Al-Ittihad wished Kante success in achieving the club’s goals and fulfilling the expectations of fans and supporters during his time with the team.