N’GOLO KANTE amazed fans with a thoughtful gesture during Al-Ittihad’s clash with Al-Ahli yesterday.
The midfielder, 33, became a terrace favourite during his eight-year Premier League stint with Leicester and then Chelsea.
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In 2023 he departed Stamford Bridge, signing for Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad.
While his matches may be less visible to fans in England these days, Kante is still new finding new ways to delight them.
As reported by Ben Jacobs, Al-Ittihad supporters hurled hundreds of flags onto the pitch at yesterday’s game.
During a drinks break, humble Kante decided to tidy up, picking up the flags so that a member of staff did not have to.
A clip of Kante’s simple gesture has since received more than 700,000 views – with plenty of fans also leaving a comment.
One Chelsea supporter wrote: “Sometimes I wish Kante stayed forever. He has everything you need in a human being and footballer.”
While a second gushed: “No matter the football club Kante plays you can never dislike this guy.”
A third swooned: “Should still be at The Bridge.”
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And another added: “I have always known N’Golo Kante to be very humble. Man takes life so simple.”
Kante and Co went on to win the match 1-0, courtesy of Saleh Alshehri’s 42nd minute goal.
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The French international was deployed alongside Fabinho in Al-Ittihad’s midfield, with Moussa Diaby, Houssem Aouar and Steven Bergwijn forming an attacking trio behind Alshehri.
Kante’s former Leicester team-mate Riyad Mahrez was in action for Al-Ahli, as well as summer acquisition Ivan Toney.
The two-time Premier League champion struggled desperately with injuries during his latter seasons with the Blues.
He has since managed to largely stay fit – featuring in 30 of Al-Ittihad’s 34 league games last season, and eight of nine thus far in this campaign.
Earlier this year, fans gushed over Kante’s arrival at France national team HQ Clairefontaine.
Having earned a recall following two years out of the national team, the humble star looked excited as he reported for duty.
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