LONDON, Nov. 23 (Xinhua) -- French international N'Golo Kante has extended his stay at Stamford Bridge by signing a new five-year contract, the English Premier League side said on Friday.

Kante, a revelation since moving to Chelsea from Leicester City in the summer of 2016, played a pivotal role as Chelsea won the Premier League title in his first season at the club, with the Frenchman rewarded for the quality and consistency of his performances by being named Player of the Year by both the PFA and FWA.

He maintained those high personal standards throughout last season as he helped Chelsea secure the FA Cup, with another individual accolade to follow, this time the Chelsea Player of the Year prize. The 27-year-old has been an ever-present during Chelsea's unbeaten start to the current Premier League campaign.

Kante said of the new deal: "I'm happy to extend my time with Chelsea, it has been two beautiful years and I wish for more to come. Since I came, I completely improved as a player, challenged myself and got some awards I never thought about. I like the city, I like the club and I am happy to be here for more time."

Kante has played 105 times for Chelsea and scored four goals. He was also a World Cup winner in the summer with France.