Franck Kessié was a protagonist for AC Milan on the field in the derby against Inter last night, but it now seems certain that he will leave on a free transfer in the summer.
Confirmations on Kessié’s potential move to join Barcelona have come via the Catalan-based newspaper L’Esportiu de Catalunya (via PianetaMilan) who are considered a reliable source when it comes to covering the LaLiga side.
They are reporting that the Blaugrana are in advanced negotiations with Kessié’s entourage over a contract that he would sign ahead of the 2022-23 season, and it involves a big pay rise for the 25-year-old.
Kessie currently receives €2.2m net from the Rossoneri and if he signs the deal on the table from Barca he will collect about €6m per year from them, but it is not yet known how much of that is a fixed part and how much is constituted by bonuses.
