Antonio Conte convinced me to leave Leicester for Chelsea, says N’Golo Kanté

N'Golo Kanté has revealed that a speech from Antonio Conte helped to
convince him to leave Leicester City for Chelsea.
The midfielder, 25, completed a move to
Stamford Bridge on Saturday in what was a
club-record sale for Leicester, with the fee
thought to be worth around £32m to the
Premier League champions.
Kanté, who was part of the France squad
who reached the final of Euro 2016 on home soil, had moved to the King
Power Stadium only 12 months ago but enjoyed a stellar first season in
England – playing a major role in delivering the title to Leicester.
But, as part of an Instagram post which also paid tribute to the victims of
the Nice terror attack, Kanté said words from the new Chelsea manager
were enough for him to leave the title holders.
"At the beginning of the new season I chose to join @chelseafc," he
wrote. "It is a great club, which has just recruited a great coach and want
to reach high ambitions I share. The club's project and the coach's
speech have convinced me to join this new ambitious adventure.
"I am now waiting to see my new club and give everything for a
successful summer... And season of course!"
Kanté is the first big-name player to leave
Leicester since their unexpected title
triumph, with the top goalscorer, Jamie
Vardy, turning down the chance to join
Arsenal and instead signing a new deal with
Claudio Ranieri's side.
However, reports persist that the winger Riyad Mahrez could also soon
be on his way out, having turned down his own fresh contract offer.
Kanté became an instant hit with the Leicester fans and was quick to
thank them for their support during what turned out to be an
unforgettable year for the former Caen midfielder, who also made his
international debut while at Leicester.
"The 2015-2016 past season will remain as an important season for me,"
he wrote.
"After a fantastic season, it ended with a final of Euro 2016. We lost but
we can be proud. The fervour of the French people have given us strength
and I wanted to say thank you all.
"Of course it has to be appreciated according to the attack that struck in
Nice in 14 July and I have at this point a sincere thought for all the
victims and their families.
"This season I also discovered the Premier League with @lcfc. I want to
thank the leaders, my teammates and Claudio Ranieri for this fantastic
season that saw us winning the title of England. Their confidence and
also the fans will forever remain in my memory. And I again thank you
all."
Kanté is Chelsea's second piece of major transfer business following the
acquisition of the Belgium striker Michy Batshuayi from Marseille.
Conte was unveiled to the press on Thursday and is aiming to take
Chelsea back into the Champions League after they finished last season
in 10th place.