Atalanta Secures Kessié Return
Franck Kessié Rejects Juventus Pursuit to Complete Free Transfer Return to Atalanta
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Kessié rejected Juventus' two-year contract with an option for a third, worth €3.5 million per season, paving the way for his Atalanta return.
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He captained Ivory Coast at the last World Cup, underscoring his leadership role and experience on the world stage.
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In Serie A for Atalanta, he has played 204 matches, scored 41 goals and provided 16 assists, highlighting his long-term impact in the league.
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Kessié scored a brace on his Serie A debut for Atalanta in 2016, marking an early breakout for the club.
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The transfer move was reportedly conceived, developed and finalised in just a few hours after Juventus talks collapsed, with Atalanta capitalising on the opportunity.
Franck Kessié has officially returned to Atalanta Bergamo on a free transfer from Al-Ahli, rejecting a lucrative offer from Juventus to rejoin the Serie A club where he first made his European breakthrough RFI. The 29-year-old Ivory Coast captain chose Atalanta's project over Juventus' two-year contract worth €3.5 million per season, completing the surprise move in just hours after talks with the Turin club collapsed TSN.
Why Kessié Rejected Juventus for Atalanta
Juventus offered Kessié a two-year contract with an option for a third year, worth €3.5 million annually. But the midfielder turned down the deal to return to Atalanta RFI. Sources say Atalanta's project under Maurizio Sarri and sporting director Giuntoli proved more attractive than Juve's offer, making the final decision swift.
A Star Midfielder's Return to His First European Home
Kessié first joined Atalanta in 2015 and spent two seasons there before moving to AC Milan. During his initial spell in Bergamo, he made 204 Serie A appearances, scored 41 goals and provided 16 assists TSN. On his Serie A debut for Atalanta in 2016, he scored a brace—a stunning introduction that foreshadowed his rise to Europe's elite.
Kessié's Leadership and World Cup Experience
The 29-year-old midfielder captained Ivory Coast at the last FIFA World Cup, underscoring his status as a leader on the world stage RFI. His career has included titles with AC Milan and Barcelona, cementing his role as a midfield linchpin for both club and country. With 104 international caps, Kessié brings veteran pedigree back to Serie A.
Juventus and Roma Left Behind in Fast-Moving Deal
Both Juventus and Roma had pursued Kessié, but Atalanta capitalized on the opportunity after Juventus negotiations fell apart Washington Post. The entire transfer—from initial interest to final signing—reportedly took just a few hours. Kessié signed a multi-year contract with Atalanta, making him a key piece of the club's ambitions this season TSN.
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