Barcelona Aims to Conclude Transfer of €15m-Rated Midfielder by Next Week
Franck Kessie’s time at Barcelona seems to be drawing to a close, as the 26-year-old midfielder has been conspicuously absent from the club’s pre-season tour in the United States. Xavi Hernandez, the manager of Barcelona, has hinted at an impending departure for the Ivorian midfielder.
Despite joining Barcelona just last summer from AC Milan, it appears that Kessie’s stay in Catalonia will be a short one. As reported by Sport, Barcelona is actively working to finalize his departure by the beginning of the following week.
Juventus is the frontrunner in the race to sign Kessie, but Barcelona is not keen on sending him back to Italy on loan. The club is seeking an outright sale rather than a temporary arrangement, as proposed by Juventus.
Both Barcelona and Kessie are focusing on alternative destinations, with the Premier League and Saudi Arabia being the preferred options. They hope for progress on this matter in the coming days, indicating that negotiations are in advanced stages.
Barcelona’s financial situation could see a significant boost through the sale of Nico Gonzalez, as well as the imminent departures of Ousmane Dembele and Franck Kessie. The funds generated from these transfers could potentially provide a substantial sum that the club can reinvest in strengthening their first-team squad.
The management at Barcelona is actively working on reshaping the squad and creating a sustainable financial model that will enable them to compete at the highest level. The departure of Kessie and other players will not only provide financial relief but also create opportunities for new signings and reinforce the team’s capabilities.
As the transfer window approaches its closing stages, Barcelona is determined to finalize the sale of Kessie and make strategic decisions to ensure a successful future for the club. Fans and pundits eagerly await the resolution of these transfer activities, as Barcelona seeks to emerge stronger and more competitive in the seasons to come.
