Franck Kessie decided to leave AC Milan upon the expiry of his contract and try a new adventure with Barcelona, and now some background has emerged.
After five years at Milan, the Ivorian midfielder – after winning the Scudetto – decided to bid farewell to the Rossoneri, joining the Blaugrana on a free transfer. Mundo Deportivo (via MilanNews) have today revealed some background on the negotiation, explaining how the role of the Barcelona coach Xavi was very important.
According to what the newspaper writes, it was Xavi himself who convinced the former Atalanta man with a short call during which he told him: “I need you.”
After that, Kessie listened to the project that the Catalan side were able to pitch to him and also the tactical ideas that Xavi has for him regarding his use in the team, his role as a player and the importance he will have.
