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Franck Kessié is ready to leave Saudi sojourn and return to Europe, specifically to Italy, where he has spent a large portion of his career.

Al-Ahli Star Kessié Setting Up His Serie A Return

March 23, 2026 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Roma, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Franck Kessié is ready to leave Saudi sojourn and return to Europe, specifically to Italy, where he has spent a significant portion of his career. Juventus have had frequent contact with his camp, but the race is wide open. The midfielder has decided to depart Al-Ahli at the end of his contract.

Juventus have put on hold the chase of other midfielders because they believe they have a real shot at luring Franck Kessié

Juventus Table Their Proposal for Ivorian Talisman

January 21, 2026 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, La Liga, Premier League, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market, Valencia, West Ham

Juventus have put on hold the chase of other midfielders because they believe they have a real shot at luring Franck Kessié for free in June. His contract with Al-Ahli runs out at the end of the season. He’s on the fence about staying in Saudi Arabia.

Juventus have laid eyes on Theo Hernandez and Franck Kessié, who are mulling heading back from Saudi Arabia next summer.

Juventus Linked to Two Former Milan Centerpieces

January 7, 2026 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Joao Cancelo might not be the only familiar face returning to Europe from Saudi Arabia in a relatively short amount of time, as Juventus have laid eyes on Theo Hernandez and Franck Kessié, who are mulling heading back too.

Several players who left Serie A and Europe to move to Saudi Arabia are nearing the end of their original contracts and itching to head back.

A Few Familiar Faces Contemplate Leaving Saudi Arabia

October 22, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Manchester United, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Several players who left Serie A and Europe to move to Saudi Arabia are nearing the end of their original contracts. A few of them are itching to head back. The exodus could start in January already. Frank Kessié, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, Karim Benzema, and Kalidou Koulibaly could be available.