France midfielder, N’Golo Kante has made an exciting move as he acquires Belgian third-tier club Royal Excelsior Virton.
He will replace Flavio Becca as chairman of the club from 1st of July. This is the same date that Kante is set to join Saudi Arabia Pro League side Al-Ittihad after leaving Premier League club Chelsea.
“Flavio is obviously extremely happy to be able to hand over the keys of the club to N’Golo Kante,” the club statement reveals.
“[He is] a player of great class, not only for his footballing qualities but also and above all for his unanimously recognised human qualities.”
Kante’s football journey began in France’s amateur divisions, where he played for Boulogne before catching the attention of Caen in 2013. He gained prominence on the global stage when he played a pivotal role in Leicester City’s fairy-tale Premier League title win during the 2015-16 season before making a move to Chelsea.
During his time at Stamford Bridge, Kante won prestigious titles, including the Champions League, Premier League, Europa League, and FA Cup. Furthermore, he played a crucial part in France’s triumph at the 2018 World Cup.