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Franck Kessie
Born: December 19, 1996
Height: 6' 0" (183cm)
Weight: 11st 9lb (74kg)
Hometown: Ouragahio, Cote d'Ivoire
Nationality: 
Ivorian
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IvorianPosition: Midfielder
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Senior | 2017-2022 | AC Milan |
| 2022-2023 | Barcelona | |
| 2023- | Al-Ahli | |
| International | 2014- | Ivory Coast |
Sports Mole has 691 articles about Franck Kessie. Articles 1 to 40:
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Preview:Saudi Arabia vs Ivory Coast - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's International Friendlies clash between Saudi Arabia and Ivory Coast, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 12, 13:11
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F41%2Ffranck-kessie.jpg "Ivory Coast midfielder Franck Kessie on March 26, 2024")
Preview:Ivory Coast vs Kenya - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup Qualifying - Africa clash between Ivory Coast and Kenya, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 12, 23:36
Leeds United transfer news: Franck Kessie truth 'revealed' amid speculation over former Barcelona man
Leeds United reportedly take a specific stance regarding a potential approach for former Barcelona midfielder Franck Kessie, who is now at Al-Ahli.Jul 28, 15:13
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Preview:Canada vs Ivory Coast - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's International Friendlies clash between Canada and Ivory Coast, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 8, 20:27
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Man United transfer news: Andre Onana exit decision revealed as 'advanced talks' are held over Saudi switch
Manchester United are reportedly open to selling goalkeeper Andre Onana who has attracted interest from the Saudi Pro League this summer.Jun 3, 15:37
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Ranked: The most dramatic final-day title races in Serie A history ahead of Napoli and Inter's Scudetto showdown
Sports Mole looks back at the most dramatic final-day title races in recent Serie A history.May 21, 15:43
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Preview:Ivory Coast vs. Gambia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's World Cup Qualifying - Africa clash between Ivory Coast and Gambia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 22, 22:53
Preview:Burundi vs. Ivory Coast - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's World Cup Qualifying - Africa clash between Burundi and Ivory Coast, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 19, 21:45
Preview:Ivory Coast vs. Chad - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying clash between Ivory Coast and Chad, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 17, 22:03
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Man City 'open to £15m bids' for club legend amid Saudi Arabia contract reveal
Manchester City are reportedly willing to sell long-serving right-back Kyle Walker if they receive an offer of around £15m next year.Oct 20, 07:24
Preview:Sierra Leone vs. Ivory Coast - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying clash between Sierra Leone and Ivory Coast, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 13, 21:57
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F36%2Fkarim-konate.jpg "Karim Konate of Ivory Coast during the Africa Cup of Nations on January 13, 2024")
Preview:Chad vs. Ivory Coast - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying clash between Chad and Ivory Coast, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 8, 23:29
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F36%2Fivan-toney.jpg "Ivan Toney on August 31, 2024")
Ivan Toney to pocket staggering £84m in wages after completing Al-Ahli transfer?
Ivan Toney will reportedly earn around £84m after completing his transfer to Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli from Brentford.Sep 2, 18:00
![England's Ivan Toney pictured during the warm-up on June 25, 2024 [IMAGO]](https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/thumbor/0xVhi9gPqN9hvjDeDUTWz_Db1CM=/87x65/smart/filters:format(webp)/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F26%2Fivan-toney.jpg "England's Ivan Toney pictured during the warm-up on June 25, 2024 [IMAGO]")
Brentford's Ivan Toney 'completes' medical ahead of Al-Ahli transfer
Brentford striker Ivan Toney is reportedly undergoing a medical ahead of his permanent move to Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli.Aug 30, 17:46
Brentford striker Ivan Toney 'agrees personal terms' with Saudi Pro League club
Brentford striker Ivan Toney reportedly agrees personal terms with Al-Ahli ahead of a potential move to the Saudi Pro League.Aug 26, 16:48
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Transfer news and rumours: Doue to PSG, Abraham to West Ham, Toney future
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours, including Desire Doue to Paris Saint-Germain, Tammy Abraham to West Ham United and Ivan Toney's future.Aug 12, 14:30
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F09%2Fvitor-pereira.jpg "Al Shabab coach Vitor Pereira on February 25, 2024")
Preview:Al-Taawoun vs. Al Shabab - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Saudi Pro League clash between Al-Taawoun and Al Shabab, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 16, 23:41
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F11%2Fal-ahli.jpg "Al Ahli players pose for a team group photo before the match on March 15, 2024")
Preview:Al-Ahli vs. Al-Hilal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Saudi Pro League clash between Al-Ahli and Al-Hilal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 5, 00:06
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F15%2Fxavi.jpg "Barcelona coach Xavi on April 10, 2024")
Barcelona 'trying to offload unwanted duo to Saudi Arabia'
Barcelona reportedly want to offload out-of-favour duo and Premier League loanees Ansu Fati and Clement Lenglet to the Saudi Pro League this summer.May 1, 17:36
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World Cup winner responds to Barcelona transfer speculation
Real Betis midfielder Guido Rodriguez responds to rumours linking him with a summer transfer to La Liga giants Barcelona.Apr 29, 13:14
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Al-Ittihad 'make contact with Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen'
Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen is reportedly contacted by Saudi Pro League champions Al-Ittihad, but the German has no plans to leave Barcelona.Feb 26, 16:42
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F06%2Fngaciv_2.JPG "Ivory Coast's Sebastien Haller celebrates scoring against Nigeria on February 11, 2024")
Hosts Ivory Coast win AFCON with narrow success over Nigeria
Ivory Coast win the Africa Cup of Nations on home soil courtesy of a 2-1 victory over Nigeria in Sunday evening's final.Feb 11, 21:59
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F02%2Fivory-coast.jpg "Ivory Coast players celebrate after Seko Fofana scores their first goal on January 13, 2024")
Preview:Africa Cup of Nations final: Nigeria vs. Ivory Coast - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations clash between Nigeria and Ivory Coast, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Feb 11, 08:53
Preview:Ivory Coast vs. Congo DR - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Africa Cup of Nations clash between Ivory Coast and Congo DR, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Feb 5, 11:32
Preview:Mali vs. Ivory Coast - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Africa Cup of Nations clash between Mali and Ivory Coast, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Feb 1, 14:44
Preview:Equatorial Guinea vs. Ivory Coast - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Africa Cup of Nations clash between Equatorial Guinea and Ivory Coast, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 20, 09:36
Preview:Ivory Coast vs. Nigeria - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Africa Cup of Nations clash between Ivory Coast and Nigeria, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 17, 00:15
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F21%2F29%2Fivosau.jpg "Franck Kessie of Ivory Coast celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates on July 22, 2021")
Preview:Ivory Coast vs. Guinea-Bissau - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Africa Cup of Nations clash between Ivory Coast and Guinea-Bissau, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 11, 18:54
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F52%2Froberto-firmino.JPG "Al Ahli's Roberto Firmino in action on September 22, 2023")
Premier League clubs on alert for Roberto Firmino?
Premier League clubs are reportedly monitoring Roberto Firmino's situation at Al-Ahli ahead of the opening of the January transfer window.Dec 29, 18:19
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Former Liverpool striker Roberto Firmino to join Steven Gerrard at Al Ettifaq?
Steven Gerrard is reportedly interested in acquiring the services of Roberto Firmino just six months after the former Liverpool man joined Saudi Pro League side Al Ahli.Dec 24, 10:48
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F22%2F12%2Fivofra.jpg "Ivory Coast's Nicolas Pepe celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on March 25, 2022")
Preview:Ivory Coast vs. Seychelles - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's World Cup Qualifying - Africa clash between Ivory Coast and Seychelles, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 15, 23:20
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Preview:Al-Taawoun vs. Al Ittihad - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Saudi Pro League clash between Al-Taawoun and Al Ittihad, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 18, 21:25
Preview:Al Ittihad vs. Al-Ahli - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Saudi Pro League clash between Al Ittihad and Al-Ahli, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 4, 22:27
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Barcelona hit by fresh reduction in salary cap
La Liga confirm that Barcelona's salary cap has been slashed by almost 50% for the 2023-24 season amid an ongoing financial crisis at Camp Nou.Sep 14, 22:43
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Kevin De Bruyne, Robert Lewandowski 'rejected summer Saudi Arabia approaches'
Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne and Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski reportedly rejected several approaches from Saudi Arabian clubs in the summer transfer window.Sep 10, 07:38
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Preview:Ivory Coast vs. Lesotho - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying clash between Ivory Coast and Lesotho, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 7, 23:01
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Preview:Al Tai vs. Abha - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Saudi Pro League clash between Al Tai and Abha, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Aug 30, 15:31
Preview:Al-Ahli vs. Al Tai - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Saudi Pro League clash between Al-Ahli and Al Tai, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Aug 27, 22:50
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Xavi provides update on Barcelona's transfer activity
Barcelona head coach Xavi addresses the hold-up in a potential loan deal for Manchester City defender Joao Cancelo.Aug 27, 07:21
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Al-Ahli 'win race to sign Celta Vigo midfielder Gabri Veiga'
Saudi Arabian club Al-Ahli allegedly win the race to sign Celta Vigo midfielder Gabri Veiga ahead of Napoli.Aug 24, 08:50
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