Ivorian international Franck Kessie wanted to join Barcelona a year ago, and he made his wish a reality. After becoming Serie A champion with Milan, the Ivorian was a free agent, free to choose the best environment for himself. And, surprise, surprise – it turned out Barcelona wasn’t the most healthy club to join.##NAJAVA_MECA_7408359##Despite winning the title and playing regularly, the Ivorian was told he was no longer needed at Camp Nou. And Barcelona’s financial problems made selling players necessary. And so, to help save Barca’s next season, the 26-year-old central midfielder will leave. But let’s not feel sorry for him just yet.After securing the signatures of Riyad Mahrez, Roberto Firmino, Edouard Mendy and Allan Saint-Maximin, the ambitious Al-Ahli are about to secure Kessie for around $16.5 million.🇨🇮🛫 Al-Ahli are close to completing the signing of Franck Kessie (26) from Barça. Transfer fee is €15m, reports @TheAthleticFC. pic.twitter.com/w6mR8wXWj8— EuroFoot (@eurofootcom) August 3, 2023 The Ivorian did not participate in his team’s last two pre-season games, and Barcelona has been actively trying to sell him since the start of the transfer window. Although talks about a move to the Saudi Pro League stalled last month, negotiations have rekindled, and Kessie is expected to join Al-Ahli soon. Juventus has expressed interest in signing the midfielder on a season-long loan deal with a permanent purchase option, but the player does not want to return to Italy. Instead, he hopes to move to the Premier League. While there is no proposal from Tottenham, the player is now close to Al-Ahli.
