Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante has revealed that he "definitely" wants to stay at the club next season.
Kante's contract expires this summer and the midfielder has hinted that he is open to signing a new contract with Chelsea.
"Of course," Kante told Sky Sports when asked if he would like to be a part of the club's new project.
“It is an exciting project for the club. Unfortunately, this season has not been up to Chelsea's standards. “But everyone wants to go down that road, the road to success and winning titles.
“I hope this club will fight for this again.
"Let's see where I'll be but hopefully it's a change for the club, that's the most important thing."
The 32-year-old has once again become a key figure in the Chelsea squad since returning from a lengthy hamstring injury, describing his happiness at finally ending his break. competition.
“That was the goal of the surgery, to come back strong,” Kante said.
“For now, I feel good, I hope it continues like this. In the last few weeks I've been playing, I feel very good.
"I hope I can carry on for the rest of the season and I hope the hardest part is behind, and I can forget it - enjoy football again and win once. Let's hope for more success [Also].
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Alexander Isak's miraculous dribble to score Newcastle's fourth goal in a 4-1 win over Everton on Thursday night sent fans on Twitter praising the Magpies' £60m player.
The Sweden international, who started off the bench despite a solid performance against Tottenham on Sunday, came on seven minutes before the feat and edged past Everton's midfield shortly after when the home team scores.
Picking up the ball halfway through, Isak leapt past a number of blue-shirted defenders to reach the goal line, before circling Ben Godfrey and plunging into the box from the left.
A quick pass went to Jacob Murphy in the post, and Newcastle fell into a dream.
Isak's skillful footsteps have earned him many new fans, who are quick to compare him to a Premier League legend.
Alexander Isak's assist of Jacob Murphy's fourth for Newcastle was a thing of beauty
Alexander Isak's assist of Jacob Murphy's fourth for Newcastle was a thing of beauty
Ball seemingly glued to his feet, the Sweden international travelled half the length of the pitch before elegantly setting up his team-mate
Ball seemingly glued to his feet, the Sweden international travelled half the length of the pitch before elegantly setting up his team-mate
Isak's ice-veined composure earned him comparisons to Arsenal great Thierry Henry (left)
Isak's ice-veined composure earned him comparisons to Arsenal great Thierry Henry (left)
One fan said:
'Tell me that I'm wrong, but he moves like Thierry Henry...'
Instead of challenging him, another added:
'This feels very Thierry Henry!'
A third continued:
'That's what £60m gets you'.
The forward became the Magpies' record signing in the summer of 2022 after he made the big-money transfer from Real Sociedad.
His first season in Tyneside has been checkered by a long spells on the sidelines due to injury, but since working his way back to full fitness in March, Isak has rediscovered excellent goalscoring form.
In his 16 Premier League appearances, Isak has scored 10 but his jaw-dropping assist on Thursday evening marked his first league assist.
Fans went wild for the player's classy yet bullish assist that saw him glide down the left wing
Fans went wild for the player's classy yet bullish assist that saw him glide down the left wing
One fan called his contribution 'world class', adding:
'no other way to describe it just quality'. Another added:
'Unbelievable! What a player!'
Eddie Howe's side have scored 10 goals in the last 2 Premier League games as they continue their journey to qualify for the Champions League this season.
Newcastle are currently in third place and benefited from Manchester United's draw against Spurs that left their opponents two points behind.
United, who beat Newcastle in the Carabao Cup final in February, had previously tied on points with the Tyneside club and were second only due to a lack of goals.
But some fans couldn't help but wonder if Everton's better performance made the skill a little less impressive.
One commenter argued:
“I couldn't let him out of the corner. Protecting criminals, but special talents.
One fan called his performance, which came just seven minutes after he left, "world class".
One fan called his performance, which came just seven minutes after he left, "world class".
But some feel he was motivated by Everton's careless performance at Goodison Park
But some feel he was motivated by Everton's careless performance at Goodison Park
Commentators also praised Isak's selflessness in front of goal in providing assists for his teammates.
Commentators also praised Isak's selflessness in front of goal in providing assists for his teammates.
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