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Real Madrid 
- 4 June
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CONFIRMED: N'Golo Kanté signs for Al-Ittihad.
Al-Ittihad beats Real Madrid to sign N'Golo Kanté. The defensive midfielder leaves on a free transfer, ending the rumour of N'Golo Kanté moving to Real Madrid.
CONFIRMED: N'Golo Kanté signs for Al-Ittihad
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Rumour report
(Latest update: )Momentum is building for N'Golo Kanté's transfer to Real Madrid, as reports suggest a 68% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.
- Real Madrid has a great talent in the current squad who plays in the same position as N'Golo Kanté.
- Real Madrid has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of N'Golo Kanté (34).
- The absence of key players at Real Madrid who play in the same position as N'Golo Kanté increases his chances of playing a significant role in the short term and allows him to establish himself as a valuable asset in Real Madrid's squad.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position (Eduardo Camavinga, Toni Kroos)
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Some direct competitors for position (Aurélien Tchouaméni)
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Potential star player in position on team (Aurélien Tchouaméni)
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Some potentially better competitors for position (Eduardo Camavinga, Aurélien Tchouaméni)
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Less potential than previously attracted players
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Alternatives of Real Madrid
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
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58.8
61.9
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Adam Gnezda Čerin |
 Panathinaikos
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€4.7M |
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58.8
58.8
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W. Cartagena |
 Orlando
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€1.2M |
|
58.8
58.8
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Darlington Nagbe |
 Columbus
|
€0.6M |
|
58.8
67.3
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Federico Redondo |
 Inter Miami
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€9M |
|
58.8
59.7
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Steven Alzate |
 Hull City
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€2.4M |
|
58.7
58.7
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Mert Hakan Yandaş |
 Fenerbahce
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€0.9M |
|
58.7
62.7
|
Łukasz Łakomy |
 Young Boys
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€3.9M |
|
58.7
60.8
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Kevin Castañeda |
 Tijuana
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€1.3M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florian Wirtz | 30-05-2025 | Report | |
| Martín Zubimendi | 28-05-2025 | Report | |
| Jon Aramburu | 02-05-2025 | Report | |
| Franco Mastantuono | 23-04-2025 | Report | |
| Moisés Caicedo | 16-04-2025 | Report | |
| Rafael Leão | 07-04-2025 | Report | |
| Bruno Fernandes | 31-03-2025 | Report | |
| Adam Wharton | 04-03-2025 | Report |
N'Golo Kanté
DM, M (C)
Skill: 56.4
Pot: 56.4
Team
Al-Ittihad
Al-Ittihad
Contracted Until
30 Jun 26
ETV
€4.3M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€3.4M – €5.2M
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Who is N'Golo Kanté?
N'Golo Kanté (FRA) is a a deep lying playmaker and currently plays for Al-Ittihad. N'Golo Kanté is 34 years old (1991/03/29) and he is 168cm tall. His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 7. N'Golo Kanté has also been used as an advanced playmaker and as a box to box midfielder.
N'Golo Kanté's current transfer value is between €3.4M and €5.2M. His last transfer was from Chelsea to Al-Ittihad in 2023. Al-Ittihad got N'Golo Kanté for free.
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