Franck Kessié says goodbye to AC Milan before moving to Barca

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Midfielder Franck Kessié said goodbye to Italian fans on Instagram after winning the championship title with AC Milan. “After five years, I couldn’t ask for a better ending to this amazing experience! A unique feeling: we are Italian champions,” wrote the 25-year-old midfielder. Kessié is about to move to FC Barcelona on a free transfer, and according to media reports, the formalities have already been completed. The transfer has not yet been officially confirmed.

After his contract expires on 30 June, the Ivorian international is available on a free transfer and will become one of the most valuable players in football history to make a free transfer. The Catalans have reportedly agreed a guaranteed net salary of €6.5m with Kessié, which can increase to €7m with bonuses.

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Kessié first came to the Rossoneri on loan from Atalanta in 2017 before being signed for €24m two years later. Since then, the right-footed player has made 223 appearances for Milan, recording 37 goals and 16 assists. At Barcelona, ​​Kessié will follow in Yaya Touré’s footsteps and become the second Côte d’Ivoire player in the Catalans’ history.

Kessié continued: “I am proud to have worn this glorious jersey and to have shared this journey with fantastic teammates! I thank you for everything! I thank you all! Your ‘President’.”

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