Milan 
Arsenal 
- 5 April
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CONFIRMED: Franck Kessié signs for Barcelona.
Barcelona beats Arsenal to sign Franck Kessié. The midfielder leaves on a free transfer, ending the rumour of Franck Kessié moving to Arsenal.
CONFIRMED: Franck Kessié signs for Barcelona
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Rumour report
(Latest update: )Momentum is building for Franck Kessié's transfer to Arsenal, as reports suggest a 67% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.
- Arsenal has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Franck Kessié (29).
- Arsenal has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Franck Kessié.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position (Martin Ødegaard, Declan Rice)
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Not many competitors with higher Potential (Martin Ødegaard, Declan Rice)
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Missing potential star player in position
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Some direct competitors for position (Albert Sambi Lokonga)
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
There are no cons known for this rumour
Calciomercato Milan, leader Kessie: no a 50 milioni!
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Alternatives of Arsenal
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|
|
65.1
75.7
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Samir El Mourabet |
 Strasbourg
|
€2.7M |
|
65.1
65.1
|
Matt Grimes |
 Coventry
|
€2.7M |
|
65.1
70.4
|
Ezequiel Fernández |
 Bayer 04
|
€25.9M |
|
64.9
74.4
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Hugo Sotelo |
 Celta
|
€15.2M |
|
64.9
71.2
|
Gorby |
 Braga
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€6.1M |
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64.8
64.8
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Orbelín Pineda |
 AEK
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€4.6M |
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64.7
64.8
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Maxime Lopez |
 Paris
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€5.2M |
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64.5
64.8
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Nicolás de la Cruz |
 Flamengo
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€12.8M |
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| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gonzalo García | 03-04-2026 | Report | |
| Christian Kofane | 03-04-2026 | Report | |
| Wesley | 23-03-2026 | Report | |
| Castello Lukeba | 16-03-2026 | Report | |
| Lewis Hall | 16-03-2026 | Report | |
| Johan Manzambi | 11-03-2026 | Report | |
| Khéphren Thuram | 06-03-2026 | Report | |
| Eduardo Camavinga | 02-02-2026 | Report |
Franck Kessié
M, DM (C)
Skill: 62.4
Pot: 62.4
Team
Al Ahli
Al Ahli
Contracted Until
30 Jun 26
ETV
€7.2M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€6.1M – €8.2M
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Who is Franck Kessié?
Franck Kessié (CIV) is a a deep lying playmaker and currently plays for Al Ahli. Franck Kessié is 29 years old (1996/12/19) and he is 183cm tall. His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 19. Franck Kessié has also been used as a box to box midfielder.
Franck Kessié's current transfer value is between €6.1M and €8.2M. His last transfer was from Barcelona to Al Ahli in 2023. Al Ahli paid Barcelona €12.5M for Franck Kessié.
Franck Kessié latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
