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Chelsea stars dominate list of European players with skyrocketing values

By Moussa Traore

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 13: Chelsea's Diego Costa leads the celebrations after Ngolo Kante had scored his sides first goal during the Emirates FA Cup Quarter-Final match between Chelsea and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on March 13, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Rob Newell - CameraSport via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 13: Chelsea's Diego Costa leads the celebrations after Ngolo Kante had scored his sides first goal during the Emirates FA Cup Quarter-Final match between Chelsea and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on March 13, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Rob Newell - CameraSport via Getty Images) /
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Arguably the greatest defensive midfielder since Claude Makelele, N’golo Kante’s stock has skyrocketed since making the switch from the Premier League champions, Leicester City for a mere £29.2 million.

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A key cog to Conte’s machine, Kante will undoubtedly win the Player of the Year if his terrific form continues. As good as Eden Hazard and Diego Costa has been, Kante is the driving force behind the Blues success.

The humbled midfielder has been receiving praises all season for unbelievable play, but the Chelsea star is not  losing sight of what’s important.

“It is true that I receive a lot of praise and that is flattering,” Kante said told reporters while on France duty.

“But I try not to let it affect me. The important thing is to end the season well.

“I am really happy with my performances this season and I made the right decision in coming to Chelsea. We are in a good position and we are playing some great football.”

After schooling his international teammate Paul Pogba, football most expensive player in the FA Cup quarterfinals with his 20 yards strike to defeat Manchester United, Kante has doubled his own value.

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