Barcelona's Franck Kessie Joins Saudi Pro League Side Al Ahli SC
1 year, 4 months ago

Barcelona's Franck Kessie Joins Saudi Pro League Side Al Ahli SC

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Barcelona’s Franck Kessie has joined Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli, the Laliga club announced on Wednesday. مسيرة حافلـة مع الكبار، وللقصة بقية هنـا #WelcomeKessié pic.twitter.com/bDlezig1mM— النادي الأهلي السعودي August 9, 2023 Kessie departs after one season having joined the club on a free transfer from AC Milan, scoring 3 goals in 43 appearances, mostly as a substitute. As such, the former AC Milan star was told to find himself a new club and he has now signed for Al-Ahli in Saudi Arabia, in a deal worth €12.5 million. Kessie now joins the ranks of Riyad Mahrez, Roberto Firmino, goalkeeper Édouard Mendy and Allan Saint-Maximin, to become the fifth Europe-based player to join Al Ahli, who returned to the Pro League following a season in the second division.

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Associated Press  

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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New York Times  

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New York Times  

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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Associated Press  

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The Hindu  

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Daily Mail  

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Daily Mail  

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The Hindu  

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2 years, 4 months ago

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The Hindu  

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2 years, 5 months ago

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2 years, 5 months ago

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News 18  

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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2 years, 6 months ago

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Daily Mail  

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The Hindu  

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4 years, 2 months ago

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Firstpost  

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4 years, 3 months ago

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Daily Mail  

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4 years, 3 months ago

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