Franck Kessie is closing in on a move to the Saudi Pro League after Ah-Ahli agreed a €15m deal to sign the Barcelona midfielder.
Kessie signed for Barcelona from AC Milan on a free transfer last summer but struggled to make an impact in Spain, starting just seven league games as the Catalans won the La Liga title.
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There has been significant interest in the Ivorian from Italy this summer with Juventus keen on a deal to bring the midfielder back to Serie A, while several Premier League clubs have monitored his situation.
Tottenham are understood to be long-term admirers, while Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester United have reportedly courted the 26-year-old previously.
The Athletic are reporting that Kessie is now set for The Saudi Pro League, with Barcelona having been active in their attempts to sell the midfielder. A fee of €15m (£12.9m) has been agreed with Ah-Ahli, who are close to adding the Ivory Coast international to their list of summer recruits.
Riyad Mahrez, Roberto Firmino, Edouard Mendy, and Allan Saint-Maximin have all swapped the Premier League for Ah-Ahli this summer and will be among Kessie’s new team-mates in the Middle East.
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