N'Golo Kanté, the French midfielder who has been in the news for his performances with Chelsea and France's national team, is reportedly set to join Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad.
According to reports from the Daily Star, the 29-year-old midfielder is expected to sign a five-year contract with Al-Ittihad worth $50 million. The transfer fee will be paid by the club's owners, the Al-Khalifa family, while the player himself will have no financial obligation to the club.
Kanté's move to Al-Ittihad comes after he was linked with a potential move to Manchester United earlier this month. However,Saudi Pro League Focus the Red Devils were not able to agree terms with the player, leading to speculation that he may instead join a rival club.
The signing of Kanté could be a significant boost for Al-Ittihad, who currently sit second in the Saudi Pro League table. He would provide them with another world-class midfielder, capable of making a difference at the highest level.
The move also represents a major coup for the Al-Khalifa family, who have previously made waves in football through their ownership of clubs such as Al-Nassr FC and Al-Shabab SC in the UAE.
Overall, it seems likely that Kanté's move to Al-Ittihad will be a significant moment in the history of the Saudi Arabian football scene. We'll just have to wait and see what happens next!