N'Golo Kante says he would reject PSG for Chelsea

Posted Wednesday, March 21, 2018 by squawka.com

N'Golo Kante has dismissed suggestions he could leave Chelsea for Paris Saint-Germain this summer.

The former Leicester midfielder has made 79 appearances in all competitions since joining Chelsea in 2016 and was a crucial factor in last season's Premier League success.

Antonio Conte's side are currently five points behind fourth-placed Tottenham, who occupy the final Champions League qualification spot.

According to the London Evening Standard, PSG have identified Kante as a key transfer target this summer, and Chelsea's failure to qualify for Europe could aid the Ligue 1 champions' pursuit.

N'Golo Kante says he would reject PSG for Chelsea

But Kante has reassured Chelsea fans he is not seeking an exit.

"I am at home. It is my club, I am a Chelsea player," he said, via the Evening Standard.

"This is my second year at Chelsea. After what happened last season, it was a very good one for us because we got to celebrate winning the title.

"In the second season, I have got to play in the Champions League and we are going again to finish in the top four."

Kante's season in numbers

N'Golo Kante says he would reject PSG for Chelsea

Only three players have made more interceptions than Kante (47) in the Premier League this term – Davy Propper (49), Nemanja Matic (51) and Yohan Cabaye (56).

The Frenchman has won 2.41 tackles per 90 minutes and won 43.94% of his total duels.

More impressively, Kante has completed 90% of his passes and made just one defensive mistake in the Premier League all season.

Chelsea will need the 26-year-old to remain fit and in form if they are to catch Spurs and Liverpool in the race for a top four finish.