Kessie of interest to Juventus after initial Roma approach

Originally posted on Football Italia | By Susy Campanale | Last updated Jul 14, 2025 4:22 PM ET

After links with Roma, now Juventus are being suggested as a potential new club for former Milan midfielder Franck Kessie, who is now with Al-Ahli.

There had already been reports that the Ivory Coast international was eager on a return to Serie A, having already experienced this league with Atalanta and Milan.

Considering he had worked with Gian Piero Gasperini in Bergamo, the club mentioned had been Roma, but the matter never really progressed.

Kessie eager on Serie A return

Now Calciomercato.com claim that Juventus are keeping a close eye on the situation and could make a proposal during the summer.

He made the transfer to Al-Ahli from Barcelona for €12.5m in August 2023, but his contract will only run to June 2026, making him a considerably cheaper proposition than only a few months ago.

Considering Juventus are already trying to push Nico Gonzalez towards the Saudi Pro League and specifically Al-Ahli, they could aim to use him as part of the exchange for Kessie.

This article first appeared on Football Italia and was syndicated with permission.

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