Franck Kessie returns to Atalanta after nine years away
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
Franck Kessie has rejoined Atalanta as a free agent, marking his return after nine years. The midfielder previously played for Al-Ahli after stints at Milan and Barcelona. Kessie was in negotiations with Juventus before signing with Atalanta unexpectedly. He originally started his Italian career in Atalanta's youth academy in 2015.
- •Kessie signed with Atalanta after leaving Al-Ahli.
- •He had also been in talks with Juventus and Roma.
- •Kessie began his career in Atalanta's youth system in 2015.
- •He has experience from playing in Serie A and La Liga.
- •Atalanta signed Kessie shortly after negotiations with Juventus collapsed.
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Official: Kessie back for Atalanta after nine years as free agent
"Franck Kessie has officially signed for Atalanta as a free agent, a return to the club where he started his Italian career, swinging back after nine years.The midfielder was looking for a European adv...
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