Franck Kessié officially returns to Serie A
Midfielder Franck Kessié has officially returned to the Italian club Atalanta on a free transfer following the expiration of his contract with Saudi Arabian club Al-Ahli. The 29-year-old Ivory Coast international previously played for Atalanta nine years ago before successful stints at AC Milan and Barcelona.
Why it matters
Represents a significant high-profile return of a veteran player to a European league, highlighting the movement of talent between the Saudi Pro League and Serie A.
Franck Kessié officially returns to Serie A Transfers Atalanta Al Ahli F. Kessie Saudi Pro League Premier League Italy Saudi Arabia Côte d’Ivoire England To which club
Atalanta have pulled off a free transfer coup. The Italian club confirmed on Saturday that Franck Kessie is coming back, and the veteran Ivory Coast midfielder returns to where his European career took off nine seasons ago.
The 29-year-old arrives on a free after his contract with Saudi Arabia's Al-Ahli expired. His return to Serie A comes after several seasons in the Kingdom, where he impressed and picked up important silverware.
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