Antonio Conte speech key in N’Golo Kante's decision to move to Chelsea

New Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante has revealed a speech from Antonio Conte helped convince him to leave Premier League champions Leicester for Stamford Bridge.

Antonio Conte speech key in N’Golo Kante's decision to move to Chelsea

The 25-year-old completed a move to Chelsea on Saturday in what was a club-record sale for Leicester with the fee thought to be worth around €38 million to the reigning champions.

Kante, who was part of the France squad which reached the final of Euro 2016 on home soil, had only moved to the King Power Stadium 12 months ago but enjoyed a stellar debut season in England - playing a major role in delivering the title to the Foxes.

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