MAURICIO POCHETTINO’S Chelsea appointment could prevent a key player from leaving this summer.
That’s because the pair have already formed a “bromance.”
GettyMauricio Pochettino’s ‘bromance’ with a Chelsea star could see the player pen a new deal[/caption]
Former Tottenham boss Pochettino is leading the charge to become Chelsea’s new manager.
The Blues are already on their fourth gaffer of the campaign in Frank Lampard.
But Poch is expected to take charge at the end of the season.
And an announcement should be made by Todd Boehly this week.
The Argentine’s arrival could work wonders for talented youngsters like Myhkailo Mudryk and Enzo Fernandez.
But several senior stars could also find themselves back in the spotlight.
And according to the Telegraph, one of those is fan favourite N’Golo Kante.
The midfielder, who has missed most of the season through injury, is out of contract this summer.
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GettyN’Golo Kante and Pochettino have a ‘mutual appreciation’ of each other[/caption]
But he is said to be a big admirer of Pochettino and would jump at the chance to extend his deal under the tactician.
Likewise, Poch has apparently identified Kante as one of the players he wants to build his team around.
It’s reckoned he tried signing the World Cup winner during his time at Paris Saint-Germain, with pair already forming a “bromance.”
And their mutual appreciation of each other is now set to see Kante stick around at Stamford Bridge for several more seasons.
The 32-year-old joined Chelsea from Leicester in 2016 for £32million.
And he has since gone on to win the Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup while making 269 appearances in the process.