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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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: Dayot Upamecano spielt in der Innenverteidigung.
: Dayotchanculle Oswald Upamecano wurde am 27. Oktober 1998 in Evreux in Frankreich geboren. Evreux liegt in der Region Normandie im Norden Frankreichs, etwa 100 Kilometer westlich von Paris, und ist bekannt für seine historische Kathedrale Notre-Dame d’Evreux.
: Beim FC Bayern München läuft er mit der Rückennummer zwei auf. Bei der französischen Nationalmannschaft trägt Upamecano die Nummer vier.
: Dayot Upamecano ist 1,86 Meter groß.
: Er wiegt 90 Kilogramm.
: Laut Angaben des FC Bayern trägt er die Schuhgröße 46.
: Er ist Rechtsfuß und spielt daher meist auf der rechten Seite der Innenverteidigung.
: Dayot Upamecano spielte in der Jugend für VS Angers, Evreux FC, FC Prey und den FC Valenciennes in Frankreich. 2015 wechselte er dann nach Österreich zu Red Bull Salzburg.
: Dayot Upamecano wohnt in München. Konkret soll er wie viele andere Bayern-Spieler im Münchner Luxus-Stadtteil Grünwald leben. Der genaue Wohnort ist allerdings öffentlich nicht bekannt.
: Dayot Upamecano fährt einen Audi RS e-tron GT, der Teil der Dienstwagenflotte des FC Bayern München ist.
: Zu Beginn seiner Karriere in Österreich und auch in Deutschland hat er sich meist von einem Dolmetscher unterstützen lassen. Inzwischen hat er öffentliche Auftritte auch auf Deutsch absolviert. Dafür nahm Upamecano regelmäßig Deutschunterricht beim FC Bayern.
: Es gibt keine öffentlichen Informationen darüber, ob Dayot Upamecano Kinder hat.
: Auch hierüber gibt es keine offiziellen Informationen. Er ist öffentlich sehr zurückhaltend, was sein Privatleben betrifft.
: Dayot Upamecano verdient aktuell zehn Millionen Euro pro Jahr beim FC Bayern München. Sein Vertrag läuft im Juni 2026 jedoch aus, was sein Gehalt definitiv in die Höhe katapultieren lassen wird.
: Upamecano hat bereits einige Titel sammeln können. In seiner Zeit bei Red Bull Salzburg konnte er jeweils zweimal den Österreichischen Supercup und die Meisterschaft gewinnen. Mit dem FC Bayern wurde er jeweils dreimal Deutscher Superpokalsieger und Deutscher Meister. Mit der französischen Nationalmannschaft wurde er 2025 U17-Europameister sowie 2021 Sieger der UEFA Nations League.
: Dayot Upamecano hat bisher noch keinen Ballon d'Or gewinnen können.
: Auch FIFA-Weltfußballer wurde Upamecano bis dato nicht.
: Von seinen Mannschaftskameraden wird er meist nur "Upa" genannt.

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