Franck Kessie Waits for Juventus in Serie A
Franck Kessie is in no rush. The clock on the transfer window has stopped mattering to him.
Fresh from ending a lucrative spell at Al Ahli, the Ivorian midfielder has set his sights on one last big chapter in Europe. He wants Serie A. More specifically, he wants Juventus.
Waiting for Juve
Kessie is a free agent, which changes everything. While other players scramble before the deadline, he can afford to sit back and choose his moment. That freedom is exactly why he has decided to wait for Juventus rather than jump at the other offers already on the table.
His priority is clear: a return to Italy and the chance to work under Luciano Spalletti in Turin. That ambition explains his patience. The club have told him they need to clear space and complete other transfers first, and he has accepted that reality.
Juventus want to move on players and finalise deals for targets who are not free agents, because those signings are bound by the transfer window. Kessie is not. His status allows the Bianconeri to delay their move for him until their squad puzzle is properly arranged.
The Massara factor
There is another key element behind his stance: Frederic Massara.
The former AC Milan director knows Kessie well from their time together at San Siro, and that relationship has become a bridge to Turin. According to Sky Sport Italia, Massara’s presence and his conversations with Kessie have reinforced the midfielder’s belief that Juventus are genuinely committed to bringing him in.
That trust matters. It explains why Kessie has not felt compelled to accept other proposals, despite interest from several clubs. He believes Juventus will come, and he is prepared to wait for them to do so on their terms.
Juventus playing the long game
Inside the club, the plan is straightforward. First, complete the transfers that must be done before the window shuts. Then, once sales are confirmed and the wage bill is lighter, turn to Kessie.
Massara has reportedly assured the player that Juventus will act at the “right time”. For now, that means Kessie remains on standby, ready to move once the green light arrives from Turin.
The situation suits both sides. Juventus gain extra time to reshape their squad without losing the chance to add a powerful, experienced midfielder. Kessie, meanwhile, keeps his preferred destination open while holding the advantage that comes with being unattached.
He has already earned his big contract in Saudi Arabia. Now he wants the stage, the competition, and the familiarity of Serie A. If Juventus manage to complete their outgoing business, the reunion between Kessie and Italian football is there for them to seal.
