Franck Kessie leaves FC Barcelona to join Saudi Arabian club

MADRID: Cote d’Ivoire midfielder Franck Kessie has departed FC Barcelona to join the Saudi Arabian club, Al-Ahli, for a transfer fee of 12.5 million euros.

The 26-year-old exits Barcelona just one season after his free transfer from AC Milan. During his stint with the club, Kessie netted three goals in 43 appearances, although he only started in 16 of those matches.

“FC Barcelona and Al-Ahli SC have agreed on a 12.5-million-euro transfer for the player Franck Kessie,” the official statement read.

Further, FC Barcelona’s website expressed gratitude, noting: “FC Barcelona want to take this opportunity to publicly thank Franck for his commitment and dedication and to wish him all the best and every success in the future.”

This latest move dwindles Barca’s first-team roster to merely 12 players. IANS

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