Chelsea has signed Lille for the transfer of their key midfielder, agreeing on a fee of €35 million.

Chelsea have completed the signing of Ligue 1 champions Lille's key midfielder, N'Golo Kante, from the French club for a fee of €35 million.

The deal is a significant coup for Chelsea, who were looking to strengthen their midfield and improve their chances of competing in Europe next season. The Blues have been linked with several other players this summer, but Kante was seen as the ideal addition to their squad.

Kante, who joined Lille from Bordeaux in 2017, has established himself as one of the best midfielders in Europe over the past few seasons. He has won numerous individual awards, including the Ballon d'Or in 2018, and his performances for France at international level have also been outstanding.

The move to Chelsea will be a major boost for Kante, who has expressed his desire to win silverware and compete at the highest level. He will now join up with fellow countryman Eden Hazard, who moved to Stamford Bridge last year, and help Chelsea challenge for the Premier League title once again.

For Lille, the sale of Kante represents a significant financial gain, as the club will receive €35 million for the player who helped them to lift the Ligue 1 trophy in 2019. However, it is likely that the money will be reinvested in the squad to try and retain the Ligue 1 title in the coming seasons.

Overall, the signing of N'Golo Kante by Chelsea is a major statement of intent from the club, and one that should give them a real chance of challenging for the Premier League title next season. It remains to be seen how he performs under new manager Thomas Tuchel, but it seems clear that the Blues have made a smart investment in their key midfielder.