N’Golo Kante to sign Al Ittihad deal

Departing Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante has passed the first-half of his Al Ittihad medical.

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano is reporting all parties will sign contracts today.

Kante’s salary will be about €100m, the first part of the medical tests have already been completed.

The 32-year-old midfielder will join Al Ittihad on a free transfer. His Blues deal expires at the end of the month.

Kante’s initial deal with the Saudis will run to 2025 and an announcement could be made this week.

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