Kessié Rushes Back to Serie A After Roma Pulls Plug

Massara Shifts from Roma to Juventus

After Juventus stunned fans with the unexpected signing of Celik, Roma seemed primed to return the favor to sporting director Frederic Massara by launching a bid for Franck Kessié. The Ivorian midfielder earned widespread praise at the World Cup, making a Serie A return a plausible scenario. However, Alfredo Pedullà reports that the Giallorossi now have no intention of moving forward with the signing.

There have been no contacts with Kessié’s agent, Atangana, and the journalist indicates the lack of interest will likely be permanent. Roma plans to concentrate on other areas, with a particular eye on strengthening the attack. This marks a clear departure from earlier speculation that linked the midfielder to the capital club.

Massara, who previously admired Kessié during his AC Milan days, is now turning his focus to bringing the player to Turin. Kessié’s breakout World Cup performance adds urgency to the discussions surrounding his next club. The shift could set up a dramatic comeback to Serie A for the talented Ivorian.