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FC Barcelona confirm first signing of summer transfer window

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FC Barcelona confirm first signing of summer transfer window

FC Barcelona have, on Monday, introduced their first signing of the 2022 summer time switch window.

In an announcement, they stated: “FC Barcelona and Franck Yannick Kessie have reached an settlement for the participant to affix Barça after the tip of his contract with AC Milan. The participant will signal a contract till 30 June 2026 and his purchase out clause will probably be set at 500 million euros.”

✍️ Barça signal Franck Kessie till 2026!
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) July 4, 2022

Kessie, 25, would be a part of AC Milan from Atalanta on a everlasting foundation in July of 2019 after a mortgage spell on the membership.

All advised, Kessie featured on 223 events for the Rossoneri, scoring 37 and aiding 16 within the course of.

The Ivory Coast worldwide continued to be a key cog in Milan’s aspect this previous season, scoring seven and aiding one in 39 video games.

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Kessie will probably be offered as a Barcelona participant on Wednesday, July 6, and can participate in his first press convention that day.

What subsequent for Barcelona?

After lastly asserting Kessie, Barcelona will now flip their consideration in direction of Andreas Christensen.

The centre-back is a free agent after his contract with Chelsea expired, however he’s but to be introduced as a Barcelona participant because of the membership’s monetary woes.

Outdoors of Christensen, Barcelona are additionally believed to be considering Leeds United winger Raphinha, although La Blaguarna’s capacity to afford such a deal is unsure.