“Franck Kessie’s Agency Condemns Journalist for Spreading ‘Unsubstantiated’ Claims Regarding Barcelona Star”

Throughout the summer, Barcelona has been actively exploring potential player sales, and one player who has garnered significant attention is Ivorian midfielder Franck Kessie.

With three years remaining on his contract and at 26 years old, Kessie appears to be a viable candidate for a sale, especially considering he is not a crucial part of Xavi Hernandez’s preferred starting XI.

On Wednesday, journalist Gerard Romero reported that Kessie was willing to leave Barcelona after a conversation with Xavi, should an attractive offer arise. According to MD, Al Hilal from Saudi Arabia has made an offer that could potentially fetch Barcelona around €30 million, a figure that Sport believes could tempt the Catalan club. Additionally, Galatasaray’s loan offer was reportedly rejected, as Barcelona is only interested in a permanent transfer.

However, this is not the first time reports have surfaced about Kessie’s potential departure from Barcelona, nor is it the first time such claims have been denied. In response to Romero’s reports, Kessie’s agency took to Instagram and released a statement calling out the journalist for spreading what they consider unsubstantiated claims about their client. They affirmed that Kessie is content in Catalonia and requested that Romero refrain from publishing incorrect information. Notably, this is the third instance in recent months where Kessie’s agency has publicly denied reports about his potential exit via social media.

Despite the agency’s firm denial, it is evident that there is a persistent interest from somewhere regarding Kessie’s departure. The potential sale of the Ivorian midfielder would provide some financial flexibility for Barcelona. However, as the club learned last season, the first step in making a sale is ensuring that the player is genuinely open to leaving.

As the transfer window progresses, it remains to be seen whether Barcelona will ultimately part ways with Franck Kessie or if he will continue to feature in the plans of new coach Xavi Hernandez. The outcome of this situation will undoubtedly impact both the team’s squad depth and their financial position moving forward.