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N'Golo Kante pays tribute to Claudio Ranieri after Leicester sacking

By Allan Valente

Monday 27 February 2017 13:07, UK

Claudio Ranieri says he would understand if N'Golo Kante decided to leave Leicester this summer but would like him to stay at the club
Image: N'Golo Kante has paid tribute to Claudio Ranieri on social media

Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante has paid tribute to former boss Claudio Ranieri after the Italian was sacked by Leicester.

Ranieri led Kante and the Foxes to the Premier League title last season but the 25-year-old moved to Stamford Bridge in the summer. Meanwhile Leicester now find themselves in the relegation zone after five straight top flight defeats.

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Leicester announced that they had parted company with Ranieri on Thursday following that poor run of form but Kante took to his social media outlets to praise the 65-year-old and to thank him for what they achieved together last year.

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: N'Golo Kante of Chelsea in action during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on Sept
Image: Kante has been vital for Chelsea this season

The post read: "Big thanks with emotion to M. Ranieri for all he has achieved: for the club, for the fans and for me."

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Kante has been hugely impressive once again this season and is on course for his second successive Premier League title, with Chelsea 10 points clear at the top of the table.

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Claudio Ranieri looks on during a training session ahead of the UEFA Champions League round-of-16, first leg against Sevilla
Image: Ranieri was sacked by Leicester on Thursday

Leicester welcome Liverpool to the King Power Stadium on Monday Night Football in their first match since Ranieri's departure.

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