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Franck Kessie: Barcelona ‘lock down’ signing of Milan midfielder

Spanish giants, Barcelona have reportedly locked down the signing of Milan midfielder Franck Kessie.

According to Fabrizio Romano, the Ivorian will now become a free agent at the end of the season and has signed a four-year deal with the Blaugrana.

Kessie is expected to earn €6.5m net per year plus add-ons.

 Kessie, 25, was born in Ouragahio in the Ivory Coast and came to Europe in 2014 when he joined Atalanta. He left them to join Milan on an initial two-year loan in 2017 before permanently heading to San Siro in 2019.

Idoko Dennis

Idoko Dennis is a creative videographer/drone pilot and sport writer. He heads the sport desk and deputizes the head of Idoma TV

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