New Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel revealed his delight at finally being able to work with N'Golo Kante, having spent 'many years' trying to sign him at other clubs.
Tuchel took charge of his first game on Wednesday night as Chelsea manager, a 0-0 stalemate against Wolves at Stamford Bridge.
And while World Cup winner Kante played no part due to injury, Tuchel's happiness at working with the Frenchman was not dampened by the result.
'The funny thing is when you join a team in the middle of the season, I already know the likes of Kai [Havertz], Timo [Werner], Toni [Rudiger],' Tuchel said.
'I wanted many years to have N'Golo Kante in my team and now I have him here, also Olivier Giroud, we have a clear picture.
'I have been following the Premier League for many years both in Dortmund and in Paris so I have a clear picture of what the guys are capable of. To find a guy like [Cesar] Azpilicueta in your office is simply amazing because in the end I am also a fan of football.'
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SiveNxasana
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it's Kante, he's what every team needs, he works with every system in football
RogerCule
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Tuchel waited for so long only to show N'Golo Kante how to draw an easy match 😜 BTW Chelsea's new name is . . . (Tuchelsea)
Axrxn_CR7
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Subs: Kavicic , Hudson Odoi , Abraham This will be the best next best chelsea Tuchel had worked wit Pulisic so he knows how to use him Werner n Havertz will get back their form and can easily adopt the german tactics Thiago Silver has alot o experience wit tuchel Tuchel is the best option to regain Chelsea's form
JonathanDott
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