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title: "Chelsea: N’Golo Kante ‘close’ to agreeing new contract"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Chloe Chadwick"
section: "Chelsea News"
published: "2023-03-06T19:11:55Z"
modified: "2023-03-06T19:11:55Z"
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# Chelsea: N’Golo Kante ‘close’ to agreeing new contract

**[Chelsea](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/chelsea-fc-news/) midfielder [N’Golo Kante](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tag/ngolo-kante/) is ‘close’ to agreeing a new contract at Stamford Bridge, according to journalist [Fabrizio Romano](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano).**

### The Lowdown: Uncertain future

The Frenchman’s deal in SW6 is set to [expire](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/fc-chelsea/vertragsende/verein/631) at the end of the season, and having not yet put pen to paper on fresh terms, has been linked with an exit.

Paris Saint-Germain and [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) rivals Liverpool have both been credited with an [interest](https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-liverpool-eye-ngolo-kante-as-talks-reach-advanced-stage/) in the 31-year-old amid uncertainty surrounding his future.

The Blues star, however, is believed to be [happy](https://sportwitness.co.uk/chelsea-star-verge-renewing-three-years-true-show-confidence-blues/) with how negotiations have progressed behind the scenes and is keen to extend his stay working under [Graham Potter](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tag/graham-potter/).

### The Latest: Kante set to sign

Taking to [Twitter](https://twitter.com/fabrizioromano/status/1632329355237167105?s=46&t=cVYwodEwJ5KqH22eIl4UYA), Romano revealed that Kante is expected to sign on the dotted line, whilst also providing updates on the futures of Raheem Sterling and Mason Mount. He wrote:

“Raheem Sterling wants to stay at Chelsea, the plan is very clear for the summer – committed to the project, nothing has changed despite rumours.

“Contract talks with Mason Mount are in stand-by; Kante wants to stay and final details of new deal are close to being agreed.”

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### The Verdict: Fully deserved

Kante has been [dubbed](https://twitter.com/buntingfootball/status/1404887845530177536?s=46&t=cVYwodEwJ5KqH22eIl4UYA) a ‘Rolls Royce’ by journalist [Josh Bunting](https://twitter.com/Buntingfootball) being Chelsea’s [second](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/premier-league/treustespieler/wettbewerb/GB1) longest-serving player behind Cesar Azpilicueta, so a new contract would be fully deserved.

The [Adidas-sponsored](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ngolo-kante/profil/spieler/225083) ace was averaging 2.5 tackles and 1.5 interceptions per top-flight game prior to his injury, via [WhoScored](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/114075/Show/N-Golo-Kant%C3%A9), but is also a threat in the final third.

The Paris native has posted [28](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ngolo-kante/leistungsdatenverein/spieler/225083) goal contributions during his time in the capital and currently ranks in the [99th](https://fbref.com/en/players/b9fbae28/NGolo-Kante) percentile for most progressive carries by midfielders in the top five European leagues.

Kante has been key to Chelsea’s success over the years having won [six](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ngolo-kante/erfolge/spieler/225083) trophies since joining and the chances of that number increasing will only get better should he extend his stay.