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Chelsea star N’Golo Kante has revealed he has no regrets despite snubbing boyhood club Paris Saint-Germain for the Blues

Jake Lambourne

Published: 18:10, 7 Oct 2017

N'GOLO KANTE has revealed he has no regrets about turning down a move to boyhood club Paris Saint-Germain in favour for Chelsea.

The 26-year-old was a wanted man after starring in Leicester City's Premier League title-winning campaign, but chose to join the Blues instead of PSG.

Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante has revealed he has no regrets about turning down a move to Paris Saint-GermainCredit: Rex Features

The 26-year-old has established himself as one of finest midfielders in EuropeCredit: EPA

With the Ligue 1 outfit now boasting one of the finest squads in world football after adding Neymar and Kylian Mbappe to their ranks in the summer, they are one of the favourites for the Champions League this season.

Kante could have linked up with Unai Emery's men last campaign, but stayed in England and won a second consecutive top-flight title.

It's a decision the midfielder stands by, speaking to Le10Sport, he said: "Do I regret that I rejected PSG? No.

"When I was in Leicester, I had opportunities, but my priority was to stay in the Premier League.

The former Leicester City star has insisted his main priority was to stay in England when he left the FoxesCredit: AFP or licensors

N'Golo Kante had the choice to sign for PSG, but rejected his boyhood club in favour of the BluesCredit: Reuters

"When Chelsea contacted me, I spoke with the coach and the feeling was good between us."

Kante - who spent one season in Ligue 1 with Caen before his £5.6million switch to the Foxes - has established himself as one of the finest midfielders in Europe.

His stellar performances earned him the PFA Players' Player of the Year and the FWA Footballer of the Year award last season.

And he has twice been included in the Premier League Team of the Year in his two campaigns in England.