Kante signs New Deal With The Blues

N'Golo Kante has signed a new contract at Chelsea, the club have confirmed.

The France international has committed to the Blues for the next 5 years, having been a revelation at Stamford Bridge since his move to the club from Leicester town in 2016.

There had been some speculation that Kante could be lured off from Chelsea, however he's delighted to have committed his future to the club.

‘I’m happy to increase my time with Chelsea, it's been two stunning years and i want more to come,’ he told the club’s official web site.

‘Since I came, I fully improved as a player, challenged myself and got some awards I never thought of.

I like the city, i like the club and i am happy to be here for more time.’

Kante is believed to possess virtually doubled his wage to £290,000-a-week, making him the club’s highest paid player – at least until Eden Hazard will be convinced to sign a new deal.

Marina Granovskaia, Chelsea's Club Director, added: "We are delighted N’Golo has signed a new contract and sees his long-run future with Chelsea.

The 27-year-old has made over 100 hundred appearances for the club, and has also won many individual awards, becoming Chelsea Players' Player of the Year in 2016-17 and Chelsea's Player of the Year in 2017-18.

He was also Premier League Player of the Year in 2016-17.

A member of France's World Cup-winning squad, too, he played every game as Les Bleus were victorious in Russia.

When he arrived, we knew we had signed a special player however he has astonished everyone along with his tireless and unselfish displays.

"Off the pitch, he remains a passionate professional and a humble human being despite the fact he's a world champion and a two-time Premier League winner.

"We now look forward to five additional years with N’Golo at the heart of the Chelsea midfield ."