Inter and Milan are at it again: this time, the two Northern sides aren’t fighting over the San Siro… but over a young Ivorian talent.
Franck Kessiè has gone from earning plaudits at the Under-17 World Cup in 2013 (in which he played against Italy) to bossing the Cesena midfield in Serie B. Previously a defender, the 19-year-old has since moved up to a defensive midfield role, and considers Yaya Toure to be his hero and role model.
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The youngster has so impressed that Roma, QPR and Southampton are just some of the clubs who desperately wants him. Having netted 4 goals and made two more assists in 37 Serie B games, he is worth at least ten times the €300.000 that Atalanta (who still own him) bought him for a few years ago.
It’s set to be a fascinating battle…
Written by Edo Dalmonte, Via Calciomercato.com
