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Juventus, Kessie draws closer: agreement between the parties, what is missing to get the deal done

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The Ivorian midfielder, formerly of AC Milan, has long been the target to strengthen Juventus’s midfield: he has given priority to Spalletti.

Juventus are closing in on Franck Kessie as talks over Fabio Miretti's sale to Besiktas gather pace. There is already a verbal agreement between the parties, and the Ivorian has so far always given priority to Juventus: the former AC Milan man is shaping the final stretch of the transfer window for the Old Lady, who want a midfielder with the characteristics of the 1996-born player, long a favourite of Ricky Massara. Now things are getting serious.



  • Agreement between the parties

    The two AC Milan men won a Serie A title together, and they also spoke in recent weeks when a new hugely lucrative offer from Saudi Arabia made the midfielder hesitate. Kessié took his time, though: he wants to return to Serie A and he wants to do so as a key player, with Juventus' wage offer standing at around €4 million per season, which satisfies the 29-year-old.


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  • What is missing

    The two-year, €10 million deal signed by Al-Ittihad now looks a distant possibility. Juventus' management are making room in the squad and, after the termination of Arthur's contract, if the Mirettti move to Turkey goes through, there will be no obstacle to the Ivorian's arrival at Juventus.

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