N'GOLO KANTE does NOT want to leave Chelsea next summer, according to reports.
The
Frenchman is available on a free transfer in 2023 when his Blues contract
expires.
Negotiations
have stalled between Kante and
the West Londoners over the length of a potential extension.
But,
wary of his injury record in recent seasons, Chelsea only
want to commit to a two-year deal.
Kante
is happy living in London and has even reportedly been offered to
Arsenal and Tottenham by his representatives.
But
according to French outlet Le10
Sport, his preference would be to stay at Chelsea.
The
midfielder has not played since the 2-2 draw with
Tottenham on August 14.
Ahead
of last weekend's 3-0 win over
Wolves, the 47-year-old said: "He’s doing more and more
integration with the team. He’s still not ready for the weekend but getting
closer.
"It
is what it is, there’s nothing we can do, the injury happened and now it’s
about trying to get him back fit and getting him as ready as we can so he can
play for a sustained period.
"He’s
been in and out with injuries over a period of time so we have to make sure
that when he’s back he’s back for good and strong and enjoying his football.
"So
there’s no frustration from my perspective, it’s just something we have to deal
with."
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