Franck Kessie Prioritizes Juventus Move

Franck Kessie is in no rush. The Ivorian midfielder has money in the bank after his spell at Al Ahli, and now he wants something different: a return to Europe, a return to Serie A, and, above all, a move to Juventus.

He is prepared to wait for it.

Kessie puts Juventus first

Kessie has left Saudi Arabia as a free agent, a powerful position for any player who knows his value. Several clubs have already tested the waters, but he has kept them at arm’s length. His priority is clear: Juventus.

The 27-year-old is convinced Turin is where he should relaunch the European phase of his career. The appeal is not just the shirt or the league. In Italy, reports say he is particularly keen to work under Luciano Spalletti, whose methods and track record have impressed him.

That is why, despite interest from elsewhere, Kessie has effectively put his future on hold. As a free agent, he can sign outside the traditional transfer window, and that flexibility suits Juventus perfectly while they try to untangle their own market plans.

The Massara connection

Behind Kessie’s patience lies a familiar face: Frederic Massara.

Juventus have already held talks with the midfielder in recent weeks, and Massara’s presence has been crucial. The pair worked together at AC Milan, where Kessie became one of Serie A’s most reliable midfielders. That shared history matters now.

According to Sky Sport Italia, Massara’s relationship with Kessie is one of the main reasons the player is so determined to wait for Juventus. It is a sign, in Kessie’s eyes, that the club are serious about bringing him to Turin, not simply testing the market.

When a player trusts the people calling him, he can afford to be patient. Kessie has no need to jump at the first offer on the table. His preferred destination is known, and his status gives him the luxury of time.

Juventus play the long game

Juventus, for their part, must get their house in order.

The club are working to move players out and complete deals for targets who are not free agents, those who must be signed before the window shuts. Those operations take priority because they are bound by the deadline. Kessie is not.

Massara has reportedly reassured the Ivorian that Juventus will step in at the right moment, once they have cleared space and finalised other transfers. Until then, the Bianconeri can keep Kessie in their back pocket, knowing he remains available beyond the window.

That dynamic hands Juventus a rare advantage in a tight market: extra time. They can reshape their squad, manage sales, and still have the option of adding a proven Serie A midfielder once the dust settles.

Kessie, for now, is content to wait. He wants Europe again. He wants Serie A. He wants Juventus and the chance to work under Spalletti.

If the Bianconeri deliver on their side of the plan and complete the necessary exits, the midfielder’s long wait could end with exactly the move he has been holding out for.