Before Barca kick off the 2023-24 season against Getafe, the Catalan giants could still have to let some players go. 'Mundo Deportivo' claims that it is a matter of hours before Franck Kessie officially leaves the 'Cules'. Al Ahli are waiting for him.
The Ivorian has already said goodbye to the dressing room. According to the aforementioned newspaper, the club plan to announce his departure to Saudi Arabia on Wednesday.
Al Ahli will be his destination. Barcelona have reportedly given the go-ahead for his transfer in exchange for 12.5 million euros. If the sale has not yet been made official, explains 'Mundo Deportivo', it has been due to marketing issues in relation to the Saudi side.
Kessie arrived for free a year ago and with 43 games played, only 16 as a starter, it is time to try his luck in a new destination. The midfielder will be one of the many stars to swap La Liga for Arabia this summer.