The French club Lille has announced that they have reached an agreement with Chelsea for the transfer of star midfielder N'Golo Kante. The deal is worth £35 million and will see the 24-year-old move from France to England.

Kante, who has been at Lille since he was just 16 years old, has made over 170 appearances for the club and has become one of their most important players. He has also been named in the Premier League Team of the Year on three occasions.

Chelsea, meanwhile, were looking to strengthen their midfield after losing key player Nemanja Matic to Manchester United. Kante's arrival could be a major boost to their squad and could help them challenge for the title next season.

This transfer marks the end of a successful partnership between Kante and Lille. He has been instrumental in helping the club reach the Champions League final in 2018 and has helped them win several domestic titles.

Despite his success at Lille, Kante has always expressed a desire to play in the English Premier League and this move will finally allow him to do so. He will join Chelsea in August and will be hoping to make an immediate impact in the team.

Overall, this transfer is a big coup for both Lille and Chelsea and it shows how well-coordinated the two clubs can work together. Kante's arrival will give Chelsea a much-needed boost in the midfield and could lead to even more success for the team next season.