The Saudi adventure is already coming to an end for several players who arrived last summer. Allan Saint-Maximin and Ivan Rakitic have already packed their bags a year after their arrival in the Gulf country, while other players like Aymeric Laporte could do the same in the coming weeks. What about N’Golo Kanté? Well, some rumors also mention a possible return to Europe, even if he also admitted to being comfortable in Saudi Arabia…
During the Euro, the 33-year-old midfielder opened the door to a return to a championship on the Old Continent. “No, it’s not over (playing in Europe again, Editor’s note). I appreciate the return. There was a year that went well in Saudi Arabia. Finding these sensations with the French team is great. But it’s not a question I’m asking myself today, really.”he had launched, showing that he still had some under his boots with the Blues in Germany. And that’s good, since we learned this Sunday that a big European club is thinking of him…
A big shot will knock on the door
Sport actually tells us that FC Barcelona is interested in his services. The Catalan club is looking for a midfielder with a profile that brings energy and sacrifice to the middle, while being able to handle the ball. The Frenchman has this profile – in the eyes of Barça at least – and is on the list of players tracked by the Barcelonans, who have already been interested in the former Caen player in the past. The Blue’s performances at the Euro have also reassured the Barcelona leaders, mainly regarding his physical condition.
There has not yet been an offer or even contact with the player’s entourage or Al-Ittihad, but the club believes that a loan is possible. A rather low-cost option therefore, at a time when the Catalan club is in financial difficulty and is muzzled by this famous financial fair play of La Liga. In addition to having other expensive files like the one leading to Nico Williams on the table. Case to follow therefore…
