EURO 2024: Surprise trails Al-Ittihad's N'Golo Kante return to France squad after 2 years hiatus

Chelsea legend N'Golo Kante has been named in Didier Deschamps' 25-man France squad for the upcoming EURO 2024 tournament in Germany.

The 33-year-old midfielder, who has been plying his trade in the Saudi Pro League with giants Al-Ittihad, has not featured for the national team since 2022.

His surprise inclusion has left fans and football commentators buzzing with excitement as they took to social media to express themselves.

"N'Golo Kante remains the best player in the world in my book," exclaimed one enthusiastic supporter on social media, while another chimed in, "N'Golo Kanté comes out from the desert. Interesting."

The diminutive midfielder, known for his tireless work rate and ability to snuff out opposition attacks, has amassed an impressive collection of honours throughout his illustrious career, including a FIFA World Cup, UEFA Champions League, and multiple Premier League titles.

"N'golo, N'golo Kanté. Come on blue go," one fan tweeted, harkening back to Kante's glory days at Chelsea, where he was a pivotal figure in the club's success.

As the countdown to the EURO 2024 continues, the return of Kante to the French national team has been hailed as a major boost for Deschamps' squad.

"One last dance for N'Golo...one of the biggest surprises of the entire Euros," another football commentator commented, anticipating a fitting swansong for the midfield maestro.

With his wealth of experience and undeniable talent, Kante's inclusion in the France squad has undoubtedly added an extra layer of excitement to the upcoming tournament.

Football fans across the globe will obviously now keep their eyes alert to see if the "King of the Midfield" can help Les Bleus to claim European glory.