What happened. Kessié's agent George Atangana released a statement blaming Juventus for the collapsed summer transfer, saying the negotiation became a matter of consideration and dignity.

Kessié turned down lucrative offers to join Juventus.
Juventus's concrete offer came late and was lower than expected.
Kessié ultimately rejected Juventus and returned to Atalanta.

“It had become a question of consideration, of confidence in his abilities and, above all, of dignity.”
— George Atangana

Kessié's future remains unclear after his Al-Hilal contract expired, with Atalanta as his current destination.

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