Antonio Conte discusses Chelsea's doubts over signing N’Golo Kante

Antonio Conte reflected on his time at Chelsea, highlighting the club's hesitations in signing N’Golo Kante during the summer before their title-winning season. In an interview, Conte mentioned he was questioned ten times about Kante's signing, noting concerns over his physicality and whether he could replicate his success from Leicester City. Ultimately, Kante became a pivotal player for Chelsea, significantly contributing to their league triumph. Conte's insights shed light on the initial skepticism surrounding Kante's transition to a larger club with different expectations.

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