Official: N’Golo Kanté Joins Leicester City in €9 Million Move
French midfielder N’Golo Kanté has officially signed with Leicester City, ending weeks of speculation linking him with a transfer to Olympique de Marseille. The Premier League club confirmed the deal on Monday via its official Twitter account.
The 24-year-old, who had impressed at Stade Malherbe de Caen, was initially expected to remain in Ligue 1, but it was Claudio Ranieri, Leicester’s newly appointed manager, who managed to persuade Kanté to make the move across the Channel.
The dynamic midfielder has signed a four-year contract with the Foxes, marking a significant step in his career as he prepares to compete in the Premier League for the first time.
The transfer represents a major financial boost for Caen, with the fee reportedly reaching €9 million, a notable return for a player who joined the club from Boulogne in 2013.
Kanté’s tenacity, stamina, and ball-winning abilities made him a standout in Ligue 1 last season, and he will now look to bring the same qualities to England as Leicester aims to strengthen its squad ahead of the new campaign.
