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N'Golo Kante reveals Manchester United approach

N'Golo Kante reveals that Jose Mourinho tried to woo him into signing for Manchester United this summer.

N'Golo Kante has revealed that Jose Mourinho tried to woo him into signing for Manchester United this summer.

The 25-year-old Frenchman signed a £32m, five-year deal with Chelsea in July having helped Leicester City to a historic Premier League title win.

The midfielder has said that while it was "amazing" to receive a personal call from the Portuguese coach, he preferred the prospect of working under Antonio Conte.

"It was amazing to have Mourinho call me, even though I'd been warned before how he would appeal to me," Kante told reporters.

"I listened to his arguments about why I should move to United. But at that time I was hesitant between staying at Leicester or leaving for Chelsea.

"My discussions with them were already well underway. But when I spoke, I had a good feeling with Conte."

The Blues have enjoyed a strong start to the season, acquiring nine points from three games to sit second in the table, with Kante having played every minute.

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