Chelsea transfer news: Blues midfielder NGolo Kante plays down Real Madrid links

Chelsea transfer news: Blues midfielder NGolo Kante plays down Real Madrid links
Chelsea star NGolo Kante has poured cold water on speculation linking him with a summer move to Real Madrid.The France international has been a shining light for Chelsea throughout their underwhelming season under Maurizio Sarri.1

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Kante has spent the season playing out of position as Sarri prefers Jorginho in the Blues defensive midfield position – despite Kante winning the 2018 World Cup playing that position.Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane is believed to be a huge fan of the combative midfielder, and has reportedly eyed up a potential summer swoop for him.But Kante has made it clear to Chelsea fans that they should not worry about him leaving any time soon.

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When asked about Reals reported interest, Kante told French outlet RTL: I am at Chelsea and I still have aims here, what is said elsewhere is not important.“That is not important. I am at Chelsea and I am focused on that.Kante has won a Premier League title and FA Cup since joining Chelsea in a 30million deal from Leicester in 2016. The Blues will be confident over keeping the midfielder, as he signed a new five-year deal at Stamford Bridge in November.Kante, along with other Real Madrid transfer target Eden Hazard, are hoping to secure Chelsea Champions League football for next season.The Blues are three points outside the Premier League top four, and also play Czech club Slavia Prague in the Europa League quarter-finals next month.

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