VIRTON, Belgium – French football star and former Chelsea midfielder, N’Golo Kanté, has acquired Belgian club Royal Excelsior Virton, as per the club’s official statement on Thursday, June 29, 2023.
This development follows Kanté’s recent move from Chelsea to Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad.
Royal Excelsior Virton, located in the town of Virton near the border of France and Luxembourg, has a history of competing in the Challenger Pro League, which is the second division in Belgian football.
However, the club has never made it to the top-flight league in Belgium and faced relegation to the third tier this season.
The club announced that the transfer of ownership to N’Golo Kanté would be effective starting July 1st.
Kanté, along with his trusted group, aims to revamp and build Royal Excelsior Virton into a prominent name in Belgian football over the medium to long term.
The club statement read, “The transfer of power will be effective as of 1 July. Next, the intention of Kanté and his trusted group is to make Royal Excelsior Virton one of the flagships of Belgian football in the medium to long term.”
N’Golo Kanté, renowned for his midfield prowess and notable achievements with Chelsea and the French national team, brings with him high aspirations and ambitions for Royal Excelsior Virton.
His acquisition of the club reflects his interest in contributing to the development and growth of football beyond just his playing career.
Football enthusiasts and experts will be closely watching to see how Kanté’s ownership and influence can transform the fortunes of R.E. Virton in the coming seasons.
With his reputation and experience in international football, N’Golo Kanté’s acquisition of the Belgian club is expected to usher in new opportunities and possibilities for R.E. Virton.
