Barcelona confirm Ivorian star Franck Kessie as their first summer signing

The signing of Ivorian star Franck Kessie has been confirmed by Barcelona, making him their first acquisition of the summer. Kessie, a former AC Milan player, has joined on a free transfer and has signed a four-year contract after his previous deal with Milan expired in June. The Catalan club has set Kessie’s buyout clause at €500 million. In a statement released today, Barcelona announced, “FC Barcelona and Franck Yannick Kessié have reached an agreement for the incorporation of the player, after the footballer has finished his contract with AC Milan. The midfielder will sign a contract until June 30, 2026 and will have a termination clause of 500 million euros.”
Kessie, who is 28 years old, is set to be presented to local fans at the Ciudad Deportiva Joan Gamper on Wednesday, July 6. During his time with Milan, he accumulated remarkable statistics of 37 goals and 16 assists in 223 games over three years.

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