Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Widely reportedFootball ItaliaUnverified sourceVia Fabrizio Romano· 29 Aug 2026
Kessie set for Atalanta return after Juventus talks collapse
Franck Kessie is on the verge of a shock return to Atalanta after Juventus talks broke down over personal terms.
F. Kessié
player
Player
Franck Kessie
Position
Midfielder
Current club
Free agent (ex-Al-Ahli)
Linked club
Atalanta
What happened. Multiple reports claim Franck Kessie is close to returning to Atalanta after negotiations with Juventus were abandoned over personal terms and signing-on bonus.
- Kessie is a free agent after leaving Al-Ahli in the Saudi Pro League.
- Atalanta swooped in as Roma were expected to step up their pursuit.
- He previously played for Atalanta before his €32m sale to Milan in 2019.
If completed, Kessie would return to Bergamo where he started his European career in 2015.
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