The diminutive midfielder has been instrumental for Chelsea since signing, whether it be for Conte, Sarri, or now Lampard.
But what did Chelsea fans make of the signing back in 2016? A post on Reddit announcing Kante's arrival gives us an idea:
@Zvoboo: "He was for me the best player in the league last year, outstanding business and I'm honestly shocked that we seem to be getting him."
@FraudMallu: "Woohoo!! Kante believe this!"
@CommanderSnow: "He chose Chelsea over Real, Arsenal and Man U!!! Also quite a steal for £29million"
@Watch7ower: "The next Makelele? I hope so! Hopefully in a few years we'll be calling it 'The Kante Role'. Ranieri brought both of them to England, I love that."
@yantrik: "Guys i am bit worried, what if he is juts one season wonder ? He was fit for France but played scantly. So how hopfull you guys are that he will hit the ground running?"
@Baisabeast: "I'm ecstatic with the signing of Kante but it's not that balanced a midfield
very little offensive help from a midfield of that. Fabregas is an excellent passer of the ball and a source of creativity but Matic and Kante are both unimpressive further up the pitch."
In his first season, Chelsea went on to win the Premier League comfortably, with Kante winning the PFA Footballer of the Year award.
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