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The latest signings come after Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo joined Saudi Arabia's Al-Nassr in January.
AFP has confirmed that French midfielder N'Golo Kante has signed a three-year deal with Saudi Arabia's Al-Ittihad.
This comes a day after fellow countryman Karim Benzema also joined the team. The World Cup-winning Kante underwent a full medical before the contract was signed.
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The 32-year-old, who lifted the 2018 World Cup in Russia, has a history of injuries and missed six months of this season with a hamstring problem.
AFP noted that their source did not divulge the size of the deal, which comes as the oil-rich Gulf monarchy buys up a swathe of players for its domestic Saudi Pro League.
Meanwhile, on Tuesday, June 6, Benzema, a Ballon d'Or winner, was confirmed as a major signing for Jeddah-based Al-Ittihad, on a three-year contract as well.
The latest signings come after Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo joined Saudi Arabia's Al-Nassr in January in a deal said to be worth more than Ksh 59,614,364,680.
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AFP also disclosed that Benzema, Kante and Argentine great Lionel Messi are on a list of 10 targets who have been contacted by Saudi officials.
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