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After Juventus dealt a blow to Roma by unexpectedly finalizing the signing of Zeki Celik, it looked as if the Italian capital club could respond with strong competition to sign Ivorian Franck Kese.
Cese has attracted attention during the 2026 World Cup, which has reignited talk of a possible return to the Italian league.
However, Italian journalist Alfredo Pedulla has confirmed that Roma currently have no plans to move to sign the Ivorian midfielder.
Pedulla explained that there is no indication yet that a deal could be completed, as no contact has been made with the player’s agent, indicating that such contact will not happen in the first place.
Roma are focusing their efforts in the transfer market on strengthening other positions, especially the attacking line, instead of signing a midfielder.
Kessi’s name has been linked with Roma in recent months due to the club’s former sporting director Frederic Massara, who previously worked with the player at Milan and is known to be highly impressed with his potential. However, Pedulla confirmed that Massara, who was appointed as Juventus’ executive director of football at the end of last month, is currently focusing… An attempt to annex the Ivorian international To the old woman.
“Despite the usual diplomacy and cover-up attempts, Juventus’ interest remains, as I have already mentioned,” Pedulla commented on the Keese-Juventus negotiations.
The player, who became available on a free transfer, is demanding €6 million a year in wages plus bonuses, while Juventus’ offer is around €2 million less, but a compromise can be reached.
“At the moment, the agents of the Ivorian player are negotiating only with Juventus, and the conviction to complete the deal is high.
The Saudi club Al-Ahly had Earlier this month, he announced the departure of his Ivorian midfielder Franck Kesse Officially spent 3 years with the champion of Asia.
