Barcelona transfers a midfield player to Saudi Arabia

Frank Kessié, the 26-year-old midfielder, has completed his move from Barcelona to Al-Ahli in the Saudi Arabian league. The transfer, finalized recently, sees Kessié leaving behind the Spanish La Liga and Supercopa de España titles he won with Barcelona last summer.

Kessié joined Barcelona as a free agent last summer and signed a contract until 2026. However, the financial terms offered by Al-Ahli were more appealing, leading Kessié to make the move. He is set to earn around 14 million euros per season at Al-Ahli.

Barcelona will receive around 12 million euros in compensation for Kessié. The midfielder played 43 matches for Barcelona and scored 3 goals with 3 assists in various tournaments. Despite his contributions to the team, no information about his performance or contributions to the team at Barcelona was provided.

Interestingly, Juventus expressed interest in Kessié, but he did not opt for a move to the Italian club. No information about his previous history with Juventus or the reasons for not choosing Juventus was provided. Similarly, no information about his future earnings at Juventus was disclosed.

Kessié's contract with Al-Ahli will last for three years, and as of 2025, his contract status with Al-Ahli is nearing its end. There are no reports indicating a future transfer announcement between these clubs.

The exact details of Kessié's decision-making process were not disclosed. However, it is clear that financial factors played a significant role in his decision to join Al-Ahli. Kessié is now a part of the Al-Ahli squad and will look to continue his successful career in the Saudi Arabian league.