Franck Kessie Joins Al-Ahli From Barcelona

Saudi side, Al-Ahli have announced the signing of Ivory Coast midfielder, Franck Kessie from Barcelona.

Kessie leaves Barca after a year, having joined from AC Milan.

Kessie moves to Al-Ahli for €15m, having resisted interest from England and Italy.

He becomes the fifth player to join Al-Ahli from a European side after ex-premier league players Riyad Mahrez, Roberto Firmino, Edouard Mendy and Alain Saint-Maximin.

Kesse has settled on a three-year contract with Al-Ahli.