June 24th 2024.
N'Golo Kante recently spoke about his future in European football, stating that it is far from over. The midfielder, who has been putting in impressive performances for France at Euro 2024, also gave credit to his time at Chelsea for helping him improve his game.
Despite being 33 years old, Kante was a surprise addition to Didier Deschamps' squad for the tournament. However, he has been a key player for the team, earning the Player of the Match award in their 1-0 victory over Austria and their goalless draw against the Netherlands.
Last summer, Kante made the move to the Saudi Pro League, joining Al-Ittihad on a free transfer after his contract with Chelsea expired. But it seems that he may not end his playing career in Saudi Arabia, as he hinted at his openness to returning to Europe.
During a press conference, when asked about his future in European football, Kante replied, "No, it's not over. I appreciate the feedback. It's a new football experience in Saudi Arabia. But my heart is still in Europe."
He also expressed his joy at being back with the French team and his desire to do well in the tournament. However, he stated that he is not thinking about his future at the moment.
Kante also shared his thoughts on his performances so far, saying, "I feel good. Last season was successful with Al-Ittihad in Arabia, and I had a good preparation with the French team. I hope to continue this form. But if there are any problems, I have full confidence in my teammates to step up. I want to keep giving my best."
The midfielder also reflected on his time at Chelsea and how it helped him improve his attacking abilities. He mentioned that playing in a more offensive role for France is something he has learned to do at the right time, thanks to his experience at Chelsea.
He said, "At Chelsea, I learned to repeat these actions. It's about maturity and knowing when is the right moment to do it with the French team. So far, it has been working well. The most important thing is to have a good understanding with my teammates, and sometimes it means covering for them, and other times it means making attacking moves."
It's clear that Kante's time at Chelsea has been crucial in his development as a player, and it seems he is not ready to hang up his boots in Europe just yet. Fans of both Chelsea and France will surely be excited to see what the midfielder has in store for the rest of the tournament and beyond.
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