Madrid, Aug 10 (Ians) Cote d’Ivoire midfielder Franck Kessie has departed Fc Barcelona to join the Saudi Arabian club, Al-Ahli, for a transfer fee of 12.5 million euros.
The 26-year-old exits Barcelona just one season after his free transfer from AC Milan. During his stint with the club, Kessie netted three goals in 43 appearances, although he only started in 16 of those matches, Xinhua reported.
“Fc Barcelona and Al-Ahli Sc have agreed on a 12.5-million-euro transfer for the player Franck Kessie,” the official statement read.
Further, Fc Barcelona’s website expressed gratitude, noting: “Fc Barcelona want to take this opportunity to publicly thank Franck for his commitment and dedication and to wish him all the best and every success in the future.”
Kessie bid adieu to his Barca teammates on Tuesday, subsequently underwent a medical in Paris, and then jetted off to Jeddah to integrate with his new team. He has inked a three-season deal with Al-Ahli.
The 26-year-old exits Barcelona just one season after his free transfer from AC Milan. During his stint with the club, Kessie netted three goals in 43 appearances, although he only started in 16 of those matches, Xinhua reported.
“Fc Barcelona and Al-Ahli Sc have agreed on a 12.5-million-euro transfer for the player Franck Kessie,” the official statement read.
Further, Fc Barcelona’s website expressed gratitude, noting: “Fc Barcelona want to take this opportunity to publicly thank Franck for his commitment and dedication and to wish him all the best and every success in the future.”
Kessie bid adieu to his Barca teammates on Tuesday, subsequently underwent a medical in Paris, and then jetted off to Jeddah to integrate with his new team. He has inked a three-season deal with Al-Ahli.
- 8/10/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
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“I can’t say anything because last year, I mentioned the name of a player at another club and they were angry about that (Martin Zubimendi at Real Sociedad). We’ll see what unfolds by the end of the transfer period,” the coach remarked.
While discussions about potential newcomers to Barca are rife, the club grapples with integrating new signings, including Ilkay Gundogan and Inigo Martinez. Even players like Alexander Balde, who have penned new contracts,...
“I can’t say anything because last year, I mentioned the name of a player at another club and they were angry about that (Martin Zubimendi at Real Sociedad). We’ll see what unfolds by the end of the transfer period,” the coach remarked.
While discussions about potential newcomers to Barca are rife, the club grapples with integrating new signings, including Ilkay Gundogan and Inigo Martinez. Even players like Alexander Balde, who have penned new contracts,...
- 8/9/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
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