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Helps defensively against Juventus Kessie recorded one tackle (zero won), one block and six clearances in Sunday's 2-0 defeat against Juventus.

Impact Kessies only picked up stats on one end after a more well-rounded debut. He got the call over Gianluca Gaetano, who was available after a suspension, partnering with Ederson and Lazar Samardzic in the midfield. He has registered three shots (one on target), two key passes and six tackles (one won) through two appearances since joining late.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Decent in first start versus Cagliari Kessie had three shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created and won one of five tackles in Saturday's 2-1 loss against Cagliari.

Impact Kessie got the call a couple of weeks after signing with Atalanta, replacing Gianluca Gaetano (suspension) and looked okay but not in peak shape. He'll split time also with Lazar Samardzic and Mario Pasalic in a couple of spots in the midfield. He hadn't logged any stats in his brief debut last week.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Franck Kessie rejoins Atalanta after Juventus also tried to sign him

Ivory Coast captain Franck Kessie has signed with Atalanta to mark a return to the first club that he played for in Europe

AUGUST 29 • Associated Press

Returns to Atalanta Kessie has agreed to a multi-year contract to re-join Atalanta after his spell at Al-Ahli.

Impact Kessie was a free agent after turning down an extension from his previous club, as he wanted to head back to Europe after three years in Saudi Arabia. He'll play again for one of his early teams, where he blossomed back in 2016. He still had some juice last season, totaling nine goals and seven assists in 39 games in the past campaign. He hit the net once and added four shots (two on target), two chances created, and four tackles in four World Cup matches. He'll split duties with Ederson, Lazar Samardzic and Mario Pasalic in multiple midfield spots.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

World Cup player value tracker: Ayyoub Bouaddi climbs above below-par Bradley Barcola as Elliot Anderson turns a corner & Enzo Fernandez shows Real Madrid what he's made of

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JULY 9 • goal

World Cup player value tracker: Ayyoub Bouaddi climbs above below-par Bradley Barcola as Elliot Anderson turns a corner & Enzo Fernandez shows Real Madrid what he's made of

Ivory Coast's Best Moments 2026 FIFA World Cup™ 🇨🇮

Ivory Coast's Best Moments 2026 FIFA World Cup™ 🇨🇮

JUNE 30 • FOX SPORTS

Ivory Coast looks to put Germany loss at World Cup in rearview mirror

If Ivory Coast wins its next match, Saturday’s loss won’t matter

JUNE 21 • Associated Press

GERMANY ADVANCES🚨🇩🇪 Instant Reaction to Germany's late 2-1 win in stoppage time vs Ivory Coast ⚽️

GERMANY ADVANCES🚨🇩🇪 Instant Reaction to Germany's late 2-1 win in stoppage time vs Ivory Coast ⚽️

JUNE 20 • FOX SPORTS

Germany vs Ivory Coast Extended Highlights | 2026 FIFA World Cup™

Germany vs Ivory Coast Extended Highlights | 2026 FIFA World Cup™

JUNE 20 • FOX SPORTS

Undav scores twice as Germany beats Ivory Coast 2-1, advances to World Cup knockout phase

Deniz Undav scored twice after being subbed on in the second half as Germany defeated Ivory Coast 2-1 on Saturday and clinched a spot in the knockout phase at the World Cup

JUNE 20 • Associated Press

Germany vs Ivory Coast Highlights | 2026 FIFA World Cup™

Germany vs Ivory Coast Highlights | 2026 FIFA World Cup™

JUNE 20 • FOX SPORTS

Franck Kessié was right there to finish off Amad Diallo's chance

Franck Kessié was right there to finish off Amad Diallo's chance

JUNE 20 • FOX SPORTS

Captain Franck Kessié pokes this one into the back of the net to put Ivory Coast in front over Germany 🇨🇮

Captain Franck Kessié pokes this one into the back of the net to put Ivory Coast in front over Germany 🇨🇮

JUNE 20 • FOX SPORTS

Emerse Faé with an ELECTRIC reaction after taking the lead over Germany ⚡️

Emerse Faé with an ELECTRIC reaction after taking the lead over Germany ⚡️

JUNE 20 • FOX SPORTS

IVORY COAST TAKES THE LEAD OVER GERMANY!

IVORY COAST TAKES THE LEAD OVER GERMANY!

JUNE 20 • FOX SPORTS

Ivory Coast’s Franck Kessié scores goal, taking lead vs Germany | 2026 FIFA World Cup™

Ivory Coast’s Franck Kessié scores goal, taking lead vs Germany | 2026 FIFA World Cup™

JUNE 20 • FOX SPORTS

Ivory Coast vs Ecuador Extended Highlights | 2026 FIFA World Cup™

Ivory Coast vs Ecuador Extended Highlights | 2026 FIFA World Cup™

JUNE 15 • FOX SPORTS

Amad Diallo scores in the 90th minute to lift Ivory Coast past Ecuador 1-0 in the World Cup

Amad Diallo scored in the 90th minute to lift Ivory Coast to a 1-0 victory over Ecuador in its first World Cup appearance in a dozen years

JUNE 15 • Associated Press

Ivory Coast vs Ecuador Highlights | 2026 FIFA World Cup™

Ivory Coast vs Ecuador Highlights | 2026 FIFA World Cup™

JUNE 15 • FOX SPORTS

Ivory Coast World Cup 2026 Preview: Best Players, Roster, History

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JANUARY 2 • FOX SPORTS

Ivory Coast World Cup 2026 Preview: Best Players, Roster, History

"I gave everything for Barca" - Ex-Barcelona star Franck Kessie reflects on his short stint with LaLiga giants Former Barcelona midfielder Franck Kessie has spoken up about his brief spell with the Spanish giants.

JANUARY 15, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Barcelona midfielder Kessie close to finalising Al Ahli transfer Barcelona midfielder Franck Kessie is close to finalising a €15m (£12.9m) transfer to Saudi Arabian side Al Ahli. The Athletic previously re...

AUGUST 3, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Al Ahli keen on Barcelona's Kessie Barcelona midfielder Franck Kessie is the subject of transfer interest from Saudi Arabian club Al Ahli. The Spanish champions, who signed th...

JUNE 28, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Takes three shots in season finale Kessie took three shots (one on target) and won one of one tackles in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Celta Vigo. He also made a clearance and an interception in the match.

Impact Kessie tallied two goals and one assist in 34 appearances (10 starts) across La Liga and the Champions League during his rookie campaign in Barcelona, but he had a knack for popping up from midfield when it really mattered as his performances against Real Madrid attest to. The 26-year-old has three years left on his contract with Barcelona, but the club's financial problems are well known and it's possible they are forced to sell Kessie this summer.

JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal against Real Madrid Kessie subbed into Sunday's El Clasico match in the 77th minute, scoring a goal and creating a chance in the 2-1 victory.

Impact Kessie scored his first La Liga goal on Sunday, and what a time to do it, completing his side's come-from-behind win in El Clasico in the 92nd minute and virtually locking up Barcelona's first league title since 2018/19. Kessie remains mostly a backup option on this team in midfield but he can pop up with a huge, decisive moment like this as an impact substitute.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE