Juventus eye free transfer for Kessié, but Al-Ahli send contract offer

Franck Kessié is one of the free agents Juventus are following for next summer, but Al-Ahli have reportedly offered the ex-Milan and Atalanta star a new contract.

Ex-Serie A star Kessié, a 2021-22 Scudetto champion with Milan, is a possible summer reinforcement for Juventus.

Juventus interested in Kessié

JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA – APRIL 29: Franck Kessie of Al-Ahli Saudi reacts during the AFC Champions League Elite Semi Final between Al Hilal and Al Ahli at King Abdullah Sports City Hall Stadium on April 29, 2025 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images)

Fabrizio Romano is the latest Italian source to confirm that the Ivory Coast international has been on the Juventus radar for some time, especially because his contract expires at the end of the season.

The Bianconeri are keeping a close eye on free agents, including Celta Vigo’s Oscar Mingueza, and Kessié is regarded as a possible opportunity for next season.

Romano adds that Al-Ahli don’t want to let the player go in the January window and have made an offer to extend his stay at the club.

The decision is entirely on the player, as now he has to decide whether to make a new switch and return to Europe or stay in the Saudi Pro League, where he’d earn significantly more.