N’Golo Kante Linked With a Return to Premier League After Superb Euro 2024

• N'Golo Kante has been linked with a move to West Ham despite spending one season at Saudi Pro League club Al-Ittihad
• The Frenchman enjoyed a brilliant Euro 2024 campaign with Les Bleus and showed that he can still perform at the top level
• Kante was one of the best defensive midfielders in the world a few years ago and enjoyed success in England with Leicester and Chelsea

Al-Ittihad and France veteran N'Golo Kante has been linked with a surprise return to the Premier League following an impressive Euro 2024.

The midfielder, who moved to the Saudi Pro League last season, has been linked with West Ham.

The 33-year-old joined a long list of players from European stars in Saudi Arabia and signed a four-year deal.

The Frenchman was at one point one of the best midfielders in the world. He was part of the Leicester City team that won the Premier League title in 2016.

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Despite all those highs, his career in the last few years has been plagued by injuries, especially at Chelsea.

His international career was thought to be over, but he bounced back at the just concluded European Championships in Germany. Didier Deschamps played him in every match as they reached the semi-final.

N'Golo Kante to EPL?

According to The Guardian, West Ham are looking to sign the midfielder from Al-Ittihad. The report adds that talks are ongoing between the two clubs, and a deal is possible.

West Ham's new coach, Julen Lopetegui, is a big fan of the Frenchman and tried to sign him when he was Real Madrid's manager.

The defensive midfielder is reportedly happy in Saudi Arabia but is reportedly open to returning to London. He was recently asked about his career in Europe, per 90min.

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"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."

"I feel good, last season went well with Al Ittihad in Saudi Arabia, we had a good preparation with the French team. At the moment I feel good, I hope this continues."

Messi names Ballon d'Or contenders

Briefly News also reported that Lionel Messi had named several players who could win the 2024 Ballon d'Or award.

The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner said that the new Real Madrid signing, Kylian Mbappe, and Manchester City's Erling Haaland, are top candidates.

Source: TUKO.co.ke