'I want to say Kante was a target and for this reason,I'm very happy the club bought the player.He is a good player.He has good technique,fantastic stamina and I like this type of player.If you want to win a team needs this type of player - Kante,Matic and Mikel -that work hard for the team.

'We identified him,me and the club together and i think Kante can give a lot to Chelsea,to enforce a zone which is very important if we want to play with two central midfielders.He showed last season that he's able to play with another  midfielder.I think with this player [Kante] we've reinforced the squad'.

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Conte also added that the club management has been very supportive in helping him get his prime targets this transfer window. 'I talk every day with the club,it's very important because we know what the team needs.Myself and the club are on the same line and we know what to do to improve the team.We prefer to wait and take the right player than taking one only for emotion,that's not right for me.

Kante's role was pivotal as Leicester won an unprecedented title last season and he will likely inject more pace and power to the Chelsea midfield.