Franck Kessié Awaits Juventus Move
Franck Kessié is sitting tight.
The Ivorian midfielder has left Al Ahli and the riches of Saudi football behind, and he has made his choice clear: he wants Europe, he wants Serie A, and at the top of his list sits Juventus.
Waiting for Juventus
Kessié is a free agent after ending his spell at Al Ahli, where he earned a substantial salary. At 27, with big contracts already banked, he is now focused on finishing his career back in European football. Serie A is the stage he prefers, and Juventus the club he is holding out for.
He has interest from several other sides, but none of them have moved him to commit. The reason is simple: he is waiting for Juventus to sort themselves out.
In Italy, Kessié is eager to work under Luciano Spalletti in Turin. That desire explains why he has not rushed into accepting alternative offers. His status as a free agent gives him an unusual advantage: he can sign outside the transfer window, so there is no hard deadline pushing him into a quick decision.
Juventus, for their part, have already opened talks with the midfielder in recent weeks. Those conversations have reinforced his determination to join the Bianconeri. He knows they want him; he just has to let them clear the path.
The Massara connection
One figure looms large in this story: Frederic Massara.
According to Sky Sport Italia, Massara’s relationship with Kessié is a key factor in the player’s stance. The pair worked together at AC Milan, where Kessié became one of Serie A’s most influential midfielders. That shared history now helps Juventus.
Massara is reported to have assured Kessié that Juventus will move for him at the right moment. That message, combined with their previous work together, has convinced the midfielder that the club’s interest is serious and sustained, not a passing idea.
With that in mind, Kessié sees little reason to rush. His preferred destination is clear, and he does not face the same clock as players under contract. While other clubs circle, he can afford to wait.
Juventus juggling their squad
Inside Juventus, the priority is to complete deals that must be done before the window shuts. Players who are not free agents need to be signed now or not at all, and that shapes the club’s strategy.
Sales are also crucial. Juventus need to move players out and finalise other incoming transfers before they can officially bring Kessié in. His free agent status buys them time; they can return to him once the market dust settles.
That flexibility is exactly why the Bianconeri have not rushed. They can focus on transfers bound by the deadline, knowing Kessié remains available and willing to wait.
For Kessié, the equation is straightforward: a return to European football, the chance to work with Spalletti, and a familiar ally in Massara guiding the process.
Now it comes down to Juventus. If they can execute their sales and tidy up the rest of their transfer business, the Ivorian’s long wait for a move to Turin could finally be over.
