Kessie still waiting for Juventus
The story between Franck Kessie and Juventus is not over yet. On the contrary, the Ivory Coast midfielder continues to wait for the Bianconeri to make a move and for now does not want to make a final decision on his future.
According to the latest information from Fabrizio Romano, Kessie received an offer from Al Ittihad in recent days, but he has neither definitively accepted nor rejected it. The reason is Juventus.
Kessie has put the Saudi offer on hold because he wants to see whether the door to a move to Turin will open. The player's interest in Juventus has existed for some time, and other sources in recent days also report that a return to Serie A is an option Kessie seriously wants.
Fabrizio Romano points out that the Kessie situation is fairly clear: the player has done his part and is now waiting for Juventus' answer.
"Kessie is still waiting and hoping to get the call from Juventus." - Fabrizio Romano
According to Romano's information, Juventus are fully aware of the 29-year-old midfielder's wish. Kessie is prepared to wait for the Bianconeri, but at this moment the club is not yet in a position to definitively launch the operation.
The most important detail concerns Juventus' stance. The message that reached Kessie is that his potential transfer depends on departures from the current squad. In other words, Juventus first have to free up space in the team and in the finances.
"This scenario depends on departures. We have to see whether there will be outgoing transfers, who will leave and on what terms." Fabrizio Romano
Who could make room for Kessie?
According to figures reported by La Stampa, Juventus currently have more than 115 million euros tied up in the wages and remaining book value of ten players considered potential candidates to leave.
The list includes Michele Di Gregorio, Federico Gatti, Daniele Rugani, Juan Cabal, Arthur Melo, Fabio Miretti, Arkadiusz Milik, Nico Gonzalez, Edon Zhegrova and Jonathan David.
Their potential departures would not only matter in sporting terms, they could free up significant room in Juventus' budget and allow the club to become active in the market again.
Al Ittihad awaiting an answer
Kessie has a concrete alternative in Saudi Arabia. According to Romano's information, Al Ittihad have submitted an offer, but the player has put it on hold for now. That gives Juventus some time, but it also creates pressure.
If the Bianconeri manage to complete the necessary departures, they could make a concrete move for Kessie.
Kessie wants a return to Serie A
Kessie's desire to play in Italy again is no small factor. He knows Italian football very well after spells at Cesena, Atalanta and, above all, Milan, with whom he won the Scudetto in the 2021/22 season. His physical attributes, experience and ability to cover several roles in midfield represent a profile that could be useful to Luciano Spalletti.
Source: Fabrizio Romano
