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Riyad Mahrez has opened talks to return to Europe

Will the Algerian star replicate Kanté’s impact at Al-Ittihad Jeddah?

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Kante reveals Ligue 1 transfer talks

N'Golo Kante has revealed that a move to Ligue 1 side Paris FC was a genuine possibility during the previous summer transfer window. Despite being 34 years old, the tireless midfielder remains a high-value target for clubs across Europe and beyond. While he ultimately stayed in the Saudi Pro League with Al-Ittihad for the first half of the season before joining Fenerbahce in February, he has suggested he could still return to his homeland.

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Al-Ittihad eye €60m Real Madrid star as Kante replacement

Al-Ittihad have identified Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga as their top target to replace N'Golo Kante following his move to Fenerbahce. The Saudi Pro League side are reportedly preparing a bank-busting offer to lure the France international away from the Santiago Bernabeu, hoping to capitalise on his desire for a guaranteed starting role.

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Kante terminates Al-Ittihad deal to force through Fenerbahce move

N’Golo Kante has officially completed a dramatic move to Fenerbahce after agreeing to terminate his contract with Al-Ittihad. The French World Cup winner has put pen to paper on a deal until June 2028, returning to European football after FIFA finally granted the green light following an administrative blunder that had initially derailed the switch.

Kante goes on STRIKE in attempt to force Fenerbahce transfer

N'Golo Kante reportedly refused to turn up for training with Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad on Tuesday after a move to Turkish giants Fenerbahce collapsed. The France international was set to fly to Istanbul to wrap up the transfer, but an administrative error from Al-Ittihad apparently stopped the deal from going through. There is still a chance of the transfer being completed, with Turkiye's transfer window not closing until Friday, February 6.

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Furious Fenerbahce blame Al-Ittihad for Kante En-Nesyri transfer collapse

Fenerbahce have released a scathing statement placing the blame for the collapse of the high-profile swap deal involving N'Golo Kante and Youssef En-Nesyri squarely on Al-Ittihad. The Turkish giants claim a data entry error by the Saudi side in the Transfer Matching System caused the deadline to be missed, leaving the club furious after they had fulfilled all their obligations.

How disgruntled CR7 holds key to THREE high-profile transfers

Cristiano Ronaldo’s influence in the Saudi Pro League is reportedly impacting three high-profile deals that were being lined up late in the winter transfer window. Portuguese GOAT CR7 is frustrated at how things are playing out at Al-Nassr and is looking to flex his muscles when it comes to business being done by domestic rivals in the Middle East.

Chelsea hero Kante in talks for shock return to Europe

World Cup winner N'Golo Kante has emerged as the subject of a bold transfer approach from Turkish powerhouse Fenerbahce as he enters the final six months of his contract in Saudi Arabia. The former Chelsea midfielder has reportedly stalled on signing a new deal with Al-Ittihad, opening the door for a sensational European return, though his current club remain desperate to retain his services beyond the summer.

Hidden Gems FC: The rise of N'Golo Kante

On September 15, 2018, N'Golo Kante walked off the Stamford Bridge pitch, satisfied. As was often the case, the Frenchman had just covered every blade of grass over the course of the 90 minutes. And, as was so often the case, he was not one of the major speaking points at full-time. Not right away, at least.

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Hidden Gems FC: Drogba, Toni & football's top 10 late bloomers

Anyone that manages to carve out a career for themselves in professional football is ridiculously talented. The standard at the highest level is just so high that it is simply impossible to 'fake it 'til you make it'. However, not everyone is as prodigiously gifted as Lionel Messi or Lamine Yamal. Your average player will require some time to get to grips with the rigours of the elite game.

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Kante 'still at his best' as Deschamps explains France return

Didier Deschamps has recalled N’Golo Kante to the France squad for the first time in a year, hailing the veteran midfielder as “still at his best.” The 34-year-old Al-Ittihad star has impressed with his consistency in Saudi Arabia and will feature in Les Bleus’ crucial World Cup qualifiers against Ukraine and Azerbaijan this month.

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📽️ | Kane reveals best player he's played against

Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and David Beckham all earned nods from Harry Kane in an exclusive quickfire question session with GOAL that saw the Bayern Munich striker name the best player he has played against and his boyhood idol. The England captain also picked out the best passer of a ball that he has ever seen and the young talent that he is most excited about watching develop.

Caicedo addresses comparisons to GOATs Kante & Makelele

Moises Caicedo made his feelings known on comparisons to legendary Chelsea defensive midfielders N'Golo Kante and Claude Makelele after scoring an outrageous goal against Liverpool. His tenacious tackling and ability to dictate the game have drawn inevitable comparisons to two of Chelsea's greatest-ever. But Caicedo is having none of it.

📽️ | Kante goes viral for Ronaldo snub before Saudi league clash

N'Golo Kante went viral after he appeared to snub Cristiano Ronaldo for a handshake before the start of the Saudi Pro League clash between Al-Ittihad and Al-Nassr last week. Sadio Mane and Ronaldo were on target for Jorge Jesus' side, as they maintained their 100 per cent win record in the Pro League and extended their lead to three points at the top of the table.

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Kante to unite with Pogba? Monaco among two clubs in for ex-Chelsea star

N’Golo Kante may be set for a return to Ligue 1 as Paris FC and Monaco consider moves for the veteran midfielder after his stint in the Middle East.

Kante on the move as Al-Ittihad tell ex-Chelsea man he can leave

N'Golo Kante could be on the move again before the transfer window shuts, as his Al-Ittihad adventure appears to be coming to an end.

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: Jürgen Klopp wurde am 16. Juni 1967 in Stuttgart geboren.
: Ja, Jahre bevor Jürgen Klopp als Trainer zur Legende wurde, war er selbst als Fußballer aktiv. Seine Laufbahn begann 1972 in der Jugend des SV Glatten.
: Klopps Karriere im Herrenfußball begann 1986 beim TuS Ergenzingen. Bis zu seinem Karriereende im Jahr 2001 stand er unter anderem beim 1. FC Pforzheim, den Amateuren von Eintracht Frankfurt, Viktoria Sindlingen, Rot-Weiss Frankfurt sowie – am längsten – beim 1. FSV Mainz 05 unter Vertrag. Für die Mainzer spielte er von 1990 bis 2001.
: Jürgen Klopp zählt zu den erfolgreichsten Trainern Deutschlands. Als Cheftrainer von Borussia Dortmund wurde er in den Spielzeiten 2010/11 und 2011/12 Deutscher Meister. Zudem gewann er 2011/12 den DFB-Pokal sowie 2013 und 2014 den DFL-Supercup (heute: Franz Beckenbauer Supercup). Mit dem FC Liverpool sicherte er sich 2019/20 die englische Meisterschaft und die FIFA Klub-Weltmeisterschaft. In seinem Trophäenschrank stehen außerdem zwei englische Ligapokale und ein FA Cup. Den Höhepunkt seiner Trainerkarriere markierte der Gewinn der UEFA Champions League mit Liverpool in der Saison 2018/19. Insgesamt kommt Klopp auf 13 Titel als Trainer.
: Klopp hat die Champions League einmal in seiner Karriere gewonnen - 2018/19 mit dem FC Liverpool.
: Im Laufe seiner Karriere hatte Klopp das Privileg, zahlreiche Superstars zu trainieren. Zu den bekanntesten zählen wohl Robert Lewandowski, Mats Hummels, Ilkay Gündogan, Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane und Virgil van Dijk.
: Laut mehreren Quellen (Forbes, IMDB) beläuft sich Klopps geschätztes Vermögen auf rund 50 Millionen Euro.
: Jürgen Klopp ist Vater eines Sohnes namens Marc, der 1988 geboren wurde. Marc stammt aus Klopps erster Ehe und war selbst als Fußballer aktiv – unter anderem bei Borussia Dortmund II und Darmstadt 98.
: Er ist seit 2005 mit Ulla Sandrock verheiratet. Zuvor war er mit Sabine Klopp liiert.
: Für seine beiden äußerst erfolgreichen Spielzeiten mit dem FC Liverpool wurde Klopp 2019 und 2020 zum FIFA-Welttrainer des Jahres gekürt.
: "Kloppo" ist der gebräuchlichste Spitzname des heutigen Global Head of Soccer bei Red Bull. Der Spitzname "The Normal One" wird deutlich seltener verwendet. Diesen Titel gab Klopp sich selbst bei seiner Vorstellung im Jahr 2015 beim FC Liverpool – als Anspielung auf Jose Mourinhos berühmtes "The Special One"-Interview –, um seine Bodenständigkeit und Authentizität zu unterstreichen.

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