Transfer window: Juventus step up pursuit of Franck Kessié

Now a free agent, Franck Kessié has caught the eye of Juventus. The Turin club is eager to move quickly to outpace their rivals.

According to La Gazzetta Dello Sport, Juventus are ready to accelerate their pursuit of Franck Kessié. At 29, the Ivorian midfielder is unattached and represents one of the market's top opportunities. The Bianconeri's goal is to secure a pre-agreement swiftly and steal a march on their competitors.

Kessié's profile is highly appealing. He's coming off two strong seasons at Al-Ahli in Saudi Arabia and showcased his impressive physical attributes at the 2026 World Cup . His Serie A experience with AC Milan and his leadership qualities are also major assets in the eyes of the Juventus management.

However, the deal is shaping up to be complicated. Kessié is reportedly demanding €5 million per year, plus a signing bonus and agent commissions. Saudi clubs are also monitoring his situation closely. Juve will need to act fast if they want to bring the Ivorian warrior to Turin.

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Nafongon Moussa TRAORE, Burkinabè de 25 ans, est passionné de football, est rédacteur pour Foot Africa et commentateur pour BurkiFoot.

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