Kessié returns to Italy, but not to Juventus

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Franck Kessié, a 29-year-old Ivorian midfielder, is negotiating his return to Atalanta this transfer window after the Bergamo club presented him with a formal contract proposal as a free agent. The discussions are underway and come just hours after Kessié rejected Juventus' proposal.

Franck Kessié switches from Juventus to Atalanta

Atalanta's move comes immediately after Kessié's rejection of Juventus. The midfielder informed the Turin club that he did not accept the conditions for his free agent signing.

Atalanta's proposal is being led by Cristiano Giuntoli, the club's sporting director since May 2026. He is familiar with Kessié's situation and has initiated talks to secure his return to the club where the player featured in the 2016/17 season.

Kessié remains uncontracted after ending his deal with Al-Ahli. This status allows Atalanta to negotiate the terms of the new contract directly without having to pay a transfer fee for the midfielder.

The operation marks a turnaround from recent hours. Juventus had been in advanced discussions with the player's entourage but ultimately failed to reach an economic agreement. The proposal from the Turin club included two seasons plus an optional third, with a figure close to €3.5 million per year, according to the Italian press.

🚨⚫️🔵 Franck Kessié returns to Atalanta after leaving Al Ahli and talks collapsed with Juventus today.

Kessié has signed today with Atalanta, deal completed. pic.twitter.com/gmgDr5CiT8

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 29, 2026

Atalanta aims to reacquire Kessié

Atalanta's interest in Kessié is not new. The player previously wore the Bergamo club's jersey during the 2016/17 season, playing 30 games, scoring 6 goals, and providing 4 assists in Serie A.

After that season, he moved to AC Milan, where he spent five seasons, amassing 174 appearances, 35 goals, and 12 assists in the Italian league. His return to Italy is now being considered after three seasons in Saudi Arabia.

The financial aspect will be crucial for Atalanta. The club had already assessed the option of bringing back Kessié during the summer, but their wage structure limits the scope to match the figures the player earned in Saudi Arabia.

The proposal arrives at a time of intense activity due to the market closing. Kessié has shifted from having Juventus as a primary option to negotiating directly with Atalanta, while other Italian clubs have also been monitoring his situation.

Ongoing negotiation for Franck Kessié

The next step is to see if the terms presented by Atalanta can lead to a definitive agreement. Kessié has turned down Juventus and is now assessing Bergamo's club proposal, which aims to secure his signing as a free agent before the market closes.

The talks are ongoing under the guidance of Cristiano Giuntoli. If the parties come closer in the next hours, Franck Kessié could return to Atalanta nine years after his initial spell at the club.

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