Barcelona Latest Transfer News: FC Barcelona sign AC Milan’s Frank Kessie – Barcelona could be on the verge of announcing their first signing of the new season, in the form of Franck Kessie, reports Fabrizio Romano. The reliable Italian journalist has claimed that Barça have reached an agreement with the AC Milan midfielder, who has already completed a medical, ahead of a move to Camp Nou in the summer. Barcelona have also agreed on terms with Chelsea’s Andreas Christensen while their next targets are Chelsea’s captain Cesar Azpilicueta, Leeds United winger Raphinha and Noussair Mazraoui. Follow InsideSport.IN for the latest football transfer updates.
Barcelona Latest Transfer News: FC Barcelona to sign AC Milan’s Frank Kessie until June 2026 after Andreas Christensen deal; Azpilicueta the next target for Xavi’s project
Here we go. After verbal agreement reached days ago, Franck Kessié has signed as new Barcelona player until June 2026 – it’s gonna be four year deal, he joins as free agent from AC Milan. 🔵🔴 #FCB
Kessié will receive €6.5m net salary plus add-ons. Medical already completed. pic.twitter.com/9kFCIPJXn5
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 22, 2022
Barcelona Latest Transfer News: Barcelona to sign AC Milan’s Kessie
Franck Kessié has already completed his medical tests with Barcelona in Lugano, as reported by @DiMarzio. The verbal agreement has been reached days ago for €6.5m net guaranteed salary. Official contracts will be completed in the coming weeks. Here we go soon. – Fabrizio Romano
Kessie’s potential addition to Barcelona could serve as a major boost for Xavi Hernandez, who had been looking out for a reliable new midfielder for quite some time now.
While Sergio Busquets has performed admirably well under the Barcelona coach, he is already in the final phase of his career, with doubts rife over his longevity at the highest level of football.
Kessie has been at AC Milan for four and a half years now. He has racked up over 200 competitive appearances for the Rossoneri and brings an abundance of experience to the table, which could be critical Barcelona look to embark on a new era under Xavi Hernandez next season.
Barcelona Latest Transfer News: Azpilicueta the next target for Xavi’s project
After Andreas Christensen deal set to be completed, Barcelona are working for Noussair Mazraoui, César Azpilicueta and Franck Kessié, as expected. €6.5m net salary per season ready for Kessié, almost €5m add-ons included for Mazraoui. Plan confirmed.
Barcelona Latest Transfer News: FC Barcelona are working to sign Raphinha and Mazraoui
On Raphinha: Barcelona have been working on Raphinha as summer target for weeks. He’s one of the names in the list and the player would be happy to join Barça. Talks already started with his agent Deco who’s close to Laporta. Nothing has been discussed between clubs with Leeds yet.
On Noussair Mazraoui: During their contacts with Raiola for Gravenberch, FC Bayern have asked again for Noussair Mazraoui. More: he had a direct conversation with Nagelsmann and Kahn. Barcelona are offering €5m per season. It’s up to the player, tempted by Barça proposal since weeks.
Barcelona Latest Transfer News: FC Barcelona to sign AC Milan’s Frank Kessie until June 2026 after Andreas Christensen deal; Azpilicueta the next target for Xavi’s project
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