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Chelsea midfielder Kante undergoes Al Ittihad medical

Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante has undergone an Al Ittihad medical in London.

Kante has agreed a two-year deal with the Saudis worth €100m-a-season after meeting with officials this week.

The Daily Mail says he has since undergone a medical and will join Karim Benzema with Al Ittihad.

His salary is said to include image rights, commercial deals and an investment portfolio.

Kante had been in talks with Chelsea about a new deal, but negotiations stalled in March.

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