Koopmeiners hinders Juventus from finalizing Kessie transfer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 6:45 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Juventus is in talks with Franck Kessie for a potential move as a free agent after his exit from Al Ahli. The club aims to secure Kessie with an offer of €4.5 million per season. However, Teun Koopmeiners' continued presence in the squad has created obstacles, as the Bianconeri need to offload one midfielder to complete the deal. Kessie's desire to return to European football aligns with Juventus' interest, but the situation regarding Koopmeiners must be resolved in the coming days for the transfer to proceed.
- •Franck Kessie is a free agent after leaving Al Ahli.
- •Juventus is interested in signing Kessie.
- •The club offers Kessie €4.5 million per season.
- •Teun Koopmeiners blocks Kessie's potential move.
- •Juventus must sell a midfielder before finalizing Kessie's deal.
- 6:45 PMYahoo Sports — Koopmeiners is blocking Juventus move for top free agent
"Franck Kessie and Juventus have held talks over a potential move to the club as a free agent at the end of this transfer window, following his departure from Al Ahli.The Ivorian spent three seasons in...
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