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Roma rival Juventus for free agent Franck Kessie

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 10:15 AM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Roma rival Juventus for free agent Franck Kessie

Summary

Franck Kessie, a former Milan and Barcelona midfielder, is currently a free agent as Juventus and Roma pursue his signature for the 2026-27 season. Reports indicate Juventus has a two-year contract agreement with Kessie’s camp and prioritizes signing him. However, Roma has recently contacted Kessie’s representatives and aims to finalize a deal. Juventus is expected to offload Fabio Miretti to Besiktas before confirming Kessie's arrival. Competition between the two clubs intensifies as both sides seek the midfielder's talents.

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Status Watch

•Franck Kessie is available as a free agent.
•Juventus has a two-year deal ready for Kessie.
•Roma has also expressed strong interest in Kessie.
•Juventus hopes to finalize Kessie's signing after Miretti's transfer.
•The race for Kessie is heating up between Juventus and Roma.

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10:15 AMYahoo Sports — Roma rival Juventus in pursuit of former Milan midfielder Kessie

What they're saying

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Former Milan and Barcelona midfielder Franck Kessie remains available as a free agent, and though reports over the last few weeks have linked him with a potential move to join Juventus, the latest upd...
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