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N'Golo Kanté Eyes Ligue 1 Return Amid Contract Expiration

2026-06-23 · N'Golo Kanté · Transfer

N'Golo Kanté is open to a Ligue 1 return as his contract with Al-Ittihad expires at the end of the season. He has not ruled out a move to Paris FC, who showed interest in the summer.

What happened?

N'Golo Kanté's contract situation has sparked rumors of a potential return to France. He played for SM Caen in Ligue 1, making 37 first-team appearances in the 2014/15 season.

Why it matters for N'Golo Kanté

A return to Ligue 1 could boost his chances of booking a spot in Didier Deschamps' FIFA World Cup squad. N'Golo Kanté recently returned to the France national team this November. He is focused on the season at Al-Ittihad, but is considering his options for next summer.

What comes next?

N'Golo Kanté will be a free agent next summer, making a deal easier to conclude. He has stated that he wants to make the most of the years of football ahead of him. And he hopes to have a complete year at every level, potentially in Ligue 1. N'Golo Kanté's experience in the Premier League with Chelsea and Leicester City could be valuable in Ligue 1. He has spoken to Téléfoot, expressing his openness to a return to France. But a deal with Paris FC fell through in the summer, and he remained in the Gulf State. So N'Golo Kanté will have to wait until next summer to explore his options. He is 34 years old, and his contract expiration date is at the end of the season. N'Golo Kanté's potential return to Ligue 1 has sparked interest among French football fans.

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