)
France boss Didier Deschamps has recalled Chelsea legend and Al Ittihad star N'Golo Kante after two years out of the national team set-up.
N'Golo Kante has been selected for France's 25-man Euro 2024 squad, marking his return to international football after a two-year absence.
Kante last played for Les Bleus in June 2022 and missed the 2022 World Cup due to injury.
While the ex-Chelsea man may not be at the peak of his powers, his decline was largely due to injuries.
)
18:48 - 16.05.2024
Kylian Mbappé beats Erling Haaland, Luka Doncic to become world’s highest-paid U25 athlete of 2024
Mbappé has been crowned the world’s highest-paid athlete under the age of 25, as per Forbes’ 2024 rankings.
)
11:41 - 17.05.2024
Cristiano Ronaldo: Sadio Mane's Al Nassr teammate reveals when he will retire ahead EURO 2024
Sadio Mane's club mate at Al Nassr Cristiano Ronaldo has explained why retirement is not part of his immediate plans.
N'Golo Kante has earned his recall to France squad
During his final season at Chelsea, he struggled to make any lasting impact, but his presence on the pitch always improved the performance of those around him.
)
Let's not forget that Kante was instrumental in Chelsea's 2021 Champions League triumph and played a key role in France's 2018 World Cup-winning squad.
After moving to Saudi Arabia, many thought it would be the end of his career, but the former Leicester man has bounced back strongly.
He has made 41 appearances for Al Ittihad and started 11 consecutive games, indicating he has regained his physical fitness and form, earning him a well-deserved recall to the national team
Explaining Kante's selection, Deschamps said, per RMC Sport:
"N'Golo Kante was coming out of a 2022/2023 season where he did not play much. Now he has had a full season, certainly not in a European championship but he has regained all his physical abilities.
"From his experience, I am convinced that the French team will be better with him."
15:31 - 20.04.2023
CROSSFIRE: Victor Osimhen Vs Erling Haaland? Who are you signing for your team and why?
As usual, Tunde and Tosin argue out who is their preferred striker. Victor Osimhen or Erling Haaland?
Related content
)
08:48 - 17.05.2024
Real Madrid target Mbappe honoured ahead EURO 2024 with statue that looks more Kylian than him
Real Madrid-bound forward Kylian Mbappe was surprised to see his statue look more 'Kylian' than him.
)
08:09 - 17.05.2024
EURO 2024: Surprise trails Al-Ittihad's N'Golo Kante return to France squad after 2 years hiatus
Chelsea legend N'Golo Kante has been added to France EURO 2024 squad, a move that has surprised many.
)
03:58 - 17.05.2024
Come play for your father's land - Michael Olise told to join Osimhen, Boniface in Nigeria after France EURO 2024 snub
Michael Olise has been told by Nigerians to stop pretending he is a foreign citizen after he was snubbed by France for the EURO 2024.
)
16:47 - 11.05.2024
‘I am counting on Real Madrid’ — French President all but confirms Mbappe’s move to LaLiga giants
Kylian Mbappe is certainly headed to Real Madrid after leaving Paris Saint-Germain this summer according to French President Emmanuel Macron
)
19:24 - 10.05.2024
Official: Mbappe says goodbye to Paris Saint-Germain in emotional video
French striker Kylian Mbappe has officially announced his departure from Paris Saint-Germain
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)