N’Golo Kante and Mason Mount have been in the news of late because of their contract situation at Chelsea. The midfield duo is being monitored by clubs in the Premier League concerning their contract situation at Chelsea.
N’Golo Kante’s contract expires in the summer and if nothing is done, the French international might move as a free agent in the summer. Premier League side Arsenal are ready to offer the Chelsea midfielder a contract to join the Gunners as a free agent.
Mason Mount, on the other hand, has less than 18 months left on his Chelsea contract, and negotiation for a new contract between Chelsea and Mason Mount has stalled. Liverpool is the club leading the race to sign the English international.
Former Chelsea forward Florent Malouda has urged his former club to retain both players as they are part of Chelsea’s DNA. Both players played in Chelsea’s defeat to Real Madrid in the Champions League.
What did Florent Malouda say?
Former France forward said: “I believe that they (Mount and Kante) are part of the DNA of the club, they’ve been there for a long time and have been very successful.
“Mason Mount is from the academy and loves the club. Two years left on his contract is not a big deal for me, because the main thing for the club will be the player’s performance level and he always gives everything in a Chelsea shirt.
“Take the example of Mbappe. He was out of contract at PSG last summer and he renewed his contract. If you want to stay somewhere, financially it is not an issue, it is more about the project and your role within that.”
Meanwhile, Chelsea interim manager Frank Lampard believes Chelsea can change history in the second leg against Real Madrid.
Asked if Chelsea can overturn the first leg result, he said: “If you don’t believe at the top level of sport… things will go your way, that’s a percentage of the game, the mindset and believe. The fans will come and support us. We’re realistic.
“We’re 2-0 down against Real Madrid, that’s fact now, that’s done. I’ve been involved in games that change. We’re in a different place now and maybe that’s a good thing.
“We’re in a place where we want to prove things wrong, change the tone, change the story.
“We went tonight with ten-men against Real Madrid, it’s a difficult night for the lads.”
