Franck Kessie insists he is focused on the World Cup for now, although he has also hinted that a return to Serie A is not an option he would rule out as Juventus continue to monitor his situation and pursue his signature this summer.
The Ivorian midfielder was an accomplished performer in Serie A during his time with AC Milan before making a move to Barcelona. He currently plays for Al Ahli in the Saudi Pro League, with his contract due to expire during this transfer window period.
The Saudi club have not offered him a new contract extension, and it now appears increasingly likely that he will leave at the end of the month as a free agent, with several European clubs already assessing the opportunity to sign him.
Juventus Interest in Kessie
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Juventus are among the clubs closely monitoring his situation, with the Bianconeri keen to strengthen their midfield options ahead of the new season. Kessie is fully aware of their interest and remains one of the names under consideration by the Italian club’s recruitment team.
The Bianconeri believe his experience in Serie A, combined with his physical strength and tactical awareness, could make him an important addition to the squad as they aim to remain competitive at the highest level domestically and in Europe.
World Cup Focus and Future Decision
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Despite ongoing speculation over his future, Kessie remains focused on international duty with the Ivory Coast national team as they prepare for the World Cup. He has made it clear that his priority is performing on the pitch before making any decision regarding his next club.
Asked about a potential return to Serie A amid interest from Juventus, Kessie said via [Tuttomercatoweb](https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/serie-a/kessie-l-occhiolino-serie-a-sono-italia-parliamo-mese-2244580):
“I’ve been good in Italy and anything is possible in football. But we’ll talk about it in a month, now in my head there’s only the World Cup.”