Leicester City midfielder N'Golo Kanté joined Premier League
rivals Chelsea on a five-year deal on Saturday after turning down a new
contract offer from the Foxes.
The
25-year-old departs Leicester for a club-record fee, having played a crucial
role in the club's memorable title-winning run last season.
"I am so
happy to have signed for one of the biggest clubs in Europe. It's a dream come
true for me," Kanté told Chelsea's official website.
"The
opportunity to work with Antonio Conte, a brilliant coach, and some of the best
players in the world was simply too good to turn down.
"My first
season in English football was very special and now I hope to go on to achieve
even more during my time as a Chelsea player.
"I am
looking forward to meeting up with my new team-mates and helping the club
achieve a lot of success."
Kanté made 40
appearances in all competitions for the Foxes last term, bagging one goal and
providing four assists.
Leicester,
meanwhile, have wished the France international well after he joined the London
outfit.
In a statement
published on their website, the Foxes said: "Despite the offer of a
substantially improved, long-term contract, made before this summer's European
Championships, it became apparent after the tournament that N'Golo's wish was
to join Chelsea.
"The Club
subsequently accepted a Leicester City-record fee on Friday before N'Golo
finalised personal terms and completed a medical.
"Leicester
City would like to place on record its sincere thanks to N'Golo for his
contribution to the most successful season in the Club's history.
"He departs
with the best wishes of everyone at Leicester City."
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