Not only is he one of Antoine Griezmann's best friends, but he is also one of the best players in that position. Since this field position is where Atlético de Madrid is weakest by far, the Atlético directors are already making moves ahead of January. They will try once again the so dreamed-about signing of the midfielder who, despite his age, Simeone wants so much for the Atlético midfield.
He is the type of footballer that is needed, who is experienced and eager to wear the red and white T-shirt. He has been World Champion with France and knows European soccer very well, especially the Champions League, which he won with Chelsea soccer Club in the 2020/21 season, being the MVP of that competition. He is one of the most popular footballers in the French national team and for this reason he has a great friendship with Antoine Griezmann.
The problem with the Frenchman is that he has a contract with Al Ittihad until 2026, and at 33 years old, N'golo Kanté remains the great dream of the Atlético. Gil Marín already knows that it's difficult and complex, but that doesn't mean he will stop trying, although the player must do a lot to be able to come. Starting by giving up a lot of his salary, and Atlético must convince the Saudis to let him leave, something that is complicated.
Riyadh Air's Help
Although Riyadh Air has fully entered the club, with the sponsorship of the Metropolitano and the jersey, the club knows that it will be difficult for PIF to sell. The Arab fund is the owner of the airline and the owner of the Saudi clubs, so Madrid is expecting a gesture. But Kanté earns 100 million a year, figures that are impossible for European soccer, everything must start with a significant resignation on the part of the Frenchman.
If he doesn't lower his fee, it will be impossible for Atlético de Madrid to rescue him from Saudi soccer, Benzema doesn't want him to leave. He is his great friend and his great partner and the only one who keeps him safe in Saudi Arabia . In fact, Karim signed for Al Ittihad because of the presence of N'golo, so if he leaves, Benzema will ask this time for his definitive exit from Saudi Arabia .
Competition in Europe
it's another reason why the French midfielder is closed to the exit, but Atlético has another problem. That is called competition, it's that Real Madrid doesn't want to allow Kanté to be at Rojiblanco, nor does Manchester United.
The Red Devils want to get the Frenchman back to the Premier League, although he doesn't want to return to England, he would like to play in Spain. Koke could leave in June or even in 2026, and that is where they see the possibility of the arrival of Ngolo Kanté. Gil Marín dreams of giving Simeone a world-class player like the Frenchman.