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Bakayoko eyes 'beautiful' Kante partnership and World Cup place

The new Chelsea midfielder believes that he and his compatriot can form an excellent pairing at Stamford Bridge

Tiemoue Bakayoko is confident he will enjoy a "beautiful" midfield partnership with N'Golo Kante at Chelsea and hopes his move will help to earn a World Cup spot with France.

The midfielder completed his transfer to Stamford Bridge from Monaco on Saturday, signing a five-year deal.

The Premier League champions have reportedly paid £40 million for Bakayoko and he is expected to line up alongside Kante for Chelsea, with Nemanja Matic, a regular in Antonio Conte's first season, linked with a move to Manchester United.