N'Golo Kante Opens Door to European Return Following Incredible Euro 2024 Form

N'Golo Kante Opens Door to European Return Following Incredible Euro 2024 Form

Fred Kennedy
June 25, 2024 at 4:07 AM
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  • France midfielder, N'Golo Kante, spent the better part of his career playing in Europe before he moved to the Saudi Pro League
  • Kante joined Saudi giants, Al-Ittihad, in the summer of 2023 from Chelsea, where he spent seven successful years
  • Despite playing in a relatively lowly-ranked division, the 33-year-old has been impressive for France at the Euros in Germany

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Al-Ittihad midfielder, N'Golo Kante, has discussed his football future following his incredible Euro 2024 form.

The former Chelsea star is part of France's 25-man squad taking part in the ongoing European tournament in Germany.

N'Golo Kante has left the door open on a possible return to Europe after just one year in the Saudi Pro League. Photo by Richard Sellers.
N'Golo Kante has left the door open on a possible return to Europe after just one year in the Saudi Pro League. Photo by Richard Sellers.
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According to the BBC, Kante returned to the team for the first time since June 2022, with his inclusion coming years after he helped Les Bleus win the 2018 World Cup.

Despite initial doubts, Kante has gone on to play a pivotal part in France's Euro campaign, with his incredible form at the tournament winning him two man of the match awards.

His impressive display had a section of fans suggesting that the 33-year-old is at his prime and can actually make it in Europe again.

Kante discusses Europe return

The former Leicester City star has now opened the door to a possible European return after just a year in the Saudi Pro League.

Speaking ahead of France's final Group D clash against Poland on Tuesday, June 25, Kante was asked if his Europe career is over.

The Frenchman responded via Metro UK:

"No, it’s not over. I appreciate the feedback. In Saudi Arabia, it’s new football, a new experience."
"Finding these feelings again with the French team is beautiful, it touches me, we want to do well," he added.

Kante moved to the Saudi Pro League last summer after ending his career with Chelsea following a successful seven-year stint at Stamford Bridge.

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