N’Golo Kante’s feet did not touch the ground. First, Kurt Zouma swept him up in both arms like a big baby, and paraded him around the pitch. When he put him down, others rushed over and did the same.
Kante became a human trophy. Everyone wanted to touch him, kiss him, hold him aloft for the world to see. He even got a hug from Roman Abramovich.
There has never been a player like him, certainly one not born to the English game. True, Carlos Tevez has also won the Champions League and titles with two Premier League clubs.