KESSIE’S FOOTBALL JOURNEY EXPERIENCES AN UNPREDICTABLE TURN
Liverpool FC is prepared to take advantage of Barcelona’s financial limitations by making a bid for their injured midfielder Franck Kessie, which is a very unexpected turn of events. The Ivorian has been battling for a spot in Xavi’s team despite his success at AC Milan, which might present a window of opportunity for the Merseyside club.
KESSIE’S STINT AND BARCELONA’S TROUBLES
Kessie has had a difficult time establishing himself at Nou Camp after joining LaLiga winners Barcelona in July 2022. Despite Barcelona’s league dominance, the gifted 26-year-old has remained more of a supporting cast member than a key cog in Xavi’s team.
The Catalan club is apparently looking into ways to raise money in light of its dire financial circumstances, with the sale of Kessie appearing as a potential course of action, according to SPORT.
MIDFIELD’S TRANSFORMATION: LIVERPOOL’S OPPORTUNITY
The Reds under Jurgen Klopp are planning to completely overhaul their midfield after an unimpressive fifth-place Premier League finish in the previous campaign. With Kessie’s stellar Serie A career, in which he made 39 appearances and scored seven goals for AC Milan, he stands out as an intriguing prospect in Klopp’s midfield restructuring plan.
According to SPORT, Liverpool is getting ready to make a £30m (€35m) offer, which could perhaps strengthen their midfield and help the Ivorian reclaim his previous glory.
KESSIE’S RIVAL CLUBS ARE IN THE FRAY
But it’s not just one person competing for Kessie’s signature. Tottenham Hotspur has also showed interest in the midfielder, and there are rumors that the club and Barcelona are in negotiations over a potential transfer. Inter Milan of the Serie A has also been connected with Kessie, but Liverpool’s real offer might be what entices the Ivorian to Anfield.
THE CONSEQUENCES OF BARCELONA’S FINANCIAL PREDICTABILITY
The continuous financial crisis in Barcelona serves as the foundation for their willingness to cut ways with Kessie. Kessie’s departure appears to be a necessary and inevitable step for the club given its massive debt of €1.5bn (£1.33bn) and the need to raise an additional £177m (€200m) for this summer’s player recruitment.
The likelihood that Franck Kessie will leave Barcelona as the transfer market develops is rising, and Liverpool may be the team to jumpstart his career and add dynamism to their midfield group.
