FC Barcelona verify the free signing of former AC Milan midfielder Franck Kessie

In an official assertion, FC Barcelona have confirmed the signing of Franck Kessie on a free switch.

Franck Kessie (Courtesy: Reuters)

HIGHLIGHTSKessie was considered one of Milan’s stars of their Serie A profitable marketing campaign final seasonThe Ivory Coast midfielder determined to run down his contract at MilanHe might be offered as a Barcelona participant on sixth July

FC Barcelona have confirmed the signing of Franck Kessie on a free switch after his contract with AC Milan involves an finish.

The Ivory Coast midfielder was one of many star gamers in Milan over the previous few seasons and performed a significant position within the Rossoneri’s Serie A title triumph final season.

During the 2021-22 marketing campaign, Kessie performed a complete of 25 matches for AC Milan and scored six objectives. He additionally had a cross success share of 88 within the league. The 25-year-old, nevertheless, determined to maneuver on from Milan as his contract got here to an finish and that has allowed Barcelona to maneuver for the Ivory Coast star.

In a press release on their official web site, the Blaugrana said that they’ve reached an settlement with Kessie and the participant will signal a deal till thirtieth June 2026. It was additionally said that the purchase out clause for the previous Milan midfielder has been set at 500 million euros.

“FC Barcelona and Franck Yannick Kessie have reached an agreement for the player to join Barça after the end of his contract with AC Milan. The player will sign a contract until 30 June 2026 and his buy out clause will be set at 500 million euros,” learn the assertion.

In the official assertion, it was additionally mentioned that Kessie might be offered as a Barcelona participant on Wednesday i.e, sixth July. The signing of the Ivory Coast midfielder will happen on the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper places of work and the participant will come out on to the Tito Vilanova coaching pitch sporting the primary equipment for the 22/23 season.

The press convention for Kessie will happen at 12 PM CEST.

The former AC Milan star might be Barcelona’s first signing of the summer season window. They have been closely linked with signing Robert Lewandowski from Bayern Munich as properly.