Kessie returns to Atalanta as free agent after nine years

A dramatic U-turn sees Franck Kessie back at Atalanta, the club where his Italian journey began.

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What happened. Franck Kessie has officially signed for Atalanta as a free agent, returning to the club where he started his Italian career after nine years.

• He was in advanced talks with Juventus, but negotiations collapsed this morning.
• Atalanta were not initially on the radar, yet he signed within hours of discussions.
• Kessie previously made 31 senior appearances for Atalanta, scoring seven goals.

Kessie will look to make an impact in Serie A and the Conference League as he approaches 30.

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