Canopy collapses during Kante welcome

A canopy collapsed under the weight of fans during the enthusiastic welcome for Fenerbahçe's new signing N'Golo Kante at the airport, causing a brief moment of panic.

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Fenerbahçe has reached a happy conclusion in the N'Golo Kante transfer. The 34-year-old French midfielder landed at Sabiha Gökçen Airport last night.

Thousands of Yellow-Navy fans welcomed Kante.

Thousands of Fenerbahçe fans gathered at the airport to welcome the star footballer. After the plane landed, fans created a dense crowd to catch a glimpse of Kante, and the experienced player greeted the fans alongside board members and club officials.

CANOPY COLLAPSED

A brief moment of panic occurred during the congestion at the welcome. Some fans who climbed onto a canopy to get closer to Kante caused the structure to collapse.

The canopy that Fenerbahçe fans climbed onto while waiting for Kante has broken.pic.twitter.com/PkQpIHI1wN
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The concern caused by the collapse of the canopy gave way to cheers and joy once it was understood that there was no serious situation. After the welcome at the airport, N'Golo Kante boarded the vehicle prepared for him and left the area.

The French footballer, who arrived in Istanbul on a private jet, signed a contract tying him to Fenerbahçe for 2.5 years.

News Source: 12punto