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N'Golo Kante wanted to join this club before Chelsea signed him - report
N'GOLO KANTE wanted to join Paris Saint-Germain instead of Chelsea in the summer, reports claim.
Alan Shearer on N’Golo Kante: He was SUPERB
Kante joined Chelsea from Leicester City for £30million back in July.
The France international has been in stunning form since - helping the Blues go nine points clear at the top of the Premier League table.
He starred as Chelsea thumped Arsenal 3-1 on Saturday afternoon.
N'Golo Kante nearly joined Paris Saint-Germain in the summer
N'Golo Kante starred as Chelsea beat Arsenal on Saturday
However, the 25-year-old could very nearly have ended up in Ligue 1 with Paris Saint-Germain.
Squawka claim Kante was very keen to join PSG before Chelsea upped their interest.
It is said the player's decision to stall on a decision over his Leicester future until after Euro 2016 swung the pendulum Chelsea's way.
PSG ultimately settled for Grzegorz Krychowiak
The Blues' offer of a £150,000-per-week salary - coupled with a fee for his agent and the chance to remain in England - saw Kante opt to move to Stamford Bridge.
PSG were left reeling and missed out with Unai Emery settling for Grzegorz Krychowiak from former club Sevilla.
Manchester United and Arsenal were both keen on signing Kante only for Chelsea to win the race for his signature.
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