Chelsea have been in acomplex situation over the contract of N’Golo Kante, one of the best midfielders in Europe and the world. Namely, the policy of the Premier League club is such that theydo not offer players over 30 years of age a multi-year contract.
The Blues’hierarchy is planning big changes for the team during the summer transfer window, and thefans’ favorite could pay the price for that.Kantewill enter the final year of his contract in the summer as his contract with Chelsea expires in the summer of 2023.
The French midfielder is still an important player for his team, having made 25 appearances in all competitions during the 2021-22 season, but his future at Stamford Bridge is unknown. According to reports in England, the Premier League sidebelievethat now is the ideal time to cash in on him.
Chelsea willing to sell Kante to finance Rice move
Paris Saint-Germain could use the situationto bring in one of the best midfielders in the world, says English outletThe Telegraph.As per Chelsea’s currentrenewal policy, the contracts of players over the age of 30 are extended for only one year.
Meanwhile, the French powerhouse would be keen to step up their pursuit and offer a long-term deal to the 2018 World Cup winner with France. The reason the Stamford Bridge outfit would beready to sell him is tofinance the transfer of Declan Ricewho is deemed to be worth around €100 million by his team, West Ham.
