According to a recent report by The Sun, Premier League superstar N’Golo Kante is claimed to be considering a move away from Stamford Bridge in the summer, with Spanish outfit Real Madrid being touted as a possible destination. The Chelsea star has been one of Frank Lampard’s most influential players this term but could be on the move next season in search of more regular trophies and accolades at a relatively bigger club.
It is claimed that the Frenchman is on the lookout for a different challenge, and a move to Spanish giants Real Madrid is being seen as the ideal situation for his future. Still only 28, the Frenchman would cost Los Blancos a whopping fee in the region of a £100m, but that certainly hasn’t stopped the Spanish giants from getting deals through the door in the past.
The report claims that Kante has a good relationship with Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane and that the gaffer is keen on adding some much-needed energy and mettle to his team’s core.
What Would N’Golo Kante Add To Real Madrid?
The Frenchman is unquestionably one of the best defensive midfielders in the world on his day, and the sheer amount of work that he goes through on a daily basis simply cannot be quantified by the layman. One of the only players in world football who just doesn’t seem to stop running for even a second, the Frenchman has amazing defensive attributes. But he has also begun to have an impact on the attacking front in recent seasons.
The former Leicester City star is at his best when deployed just in front of the defence-line, but tends to prefer having a partner next to him as well. Not only would this allow him to be more dynamic while defending, but it would also provide the back-line with some much-needed cover in the occasion of an untimely counter-attack.
The Chelsea man is a constant bundle of energy in the middle of the park and is more than adept at tracking back and making last-ditch and goal-saving tackles. Few match his defensive work-rate, and in recent weeks, he’s even started pitching in with key goals and assists.
Why Zidane Must Convince Chelsea To Sell?
To begin with, the Galacticos have a much better chance of delivering a trophy every season when compared to Chelsea. While this could be down to the sheer amount of competition in the Premier League, there’s no denying that there’s a gulf in class between the two teams. The Frenchman has been at Stamford Bridge for a while now, and over the course of more than three years, he’s won the Premier League, the FA Cup and even a Europa League.
Also, Real Madrid have been on the lookout for new midfield reinforcements, owing to the fact that Toni Kroos and Luka Modric are both on the wrong side of their thirties. While the former surely has time left in the bank, the Croatian is already 34, and his tenure at the highest level must be drawing to a close. For all the brilliant work that Brazilian star Casemiro has been doing for Zidane’s side, acquiring a player of Kante’s calibre would effectively carry this Real Madrid team to the next level.
