Franck Kessie was widely expected to move to Juventus this summer as a free agent, and he tried his best to make the transfer happen. The midfielder waited patiently for Juve to offload some players and make a move for him, believing the opportunity to join the Bianconeri was within reach.
It was a move that would have represented an exception for Juventus, as the club had previously decided against signing players who had had a spell in the Saudi Pro League. Kessie remains a top player, as he showed at the World Cup, and Juve were keen to add him to their squad during the transfer window.
Despite the interest from Juve, Kessie ultimately ended up at Atalanta. La Dea was his first club when he moved to Europe as a youngster, and he is happy to return to a familiar environment after his unsuccessful attempt to join the Bianconeri.
Kessie was reportedly close to a move to Juve before rejecting their approach. The Bianconeri had been expected to return with a better offer for his signature, but the midfielder was announced as a new Atalanta player before that could happen.
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