Franck Kessie joins Atalanta after rejecting interest from Juventus

Midfielder Franck Kessie has returned to Atalanta following the expiration of his contract. The player, who had been heavily linked with a move to Juventus throughout the summer, chose to sign with his former club instead. While Juventus reportedly attempted to facilitate a deal, the midfielder opted for a return to the environment where his European career began. Kessie confirmed that he spoke with multiple clubs during his time as a free agent but felt no hesitation when Atalanta entered the negotiations. He described the move as a decision of the heart. Juventus, meanwhile, missed out on the opportunity to add the experienced midfielder to their squad after their interest failed to materialize into a final agreement.

• 8:05 AMYahoo Sports — “It’s normal” Kessie breaks silence on snubbing Juventus for Atalanta