ScoRoss 390 Posted April 8, 2017 (edited) Seems a matter of who he'll be joining rather than if he'll be leaving. Would love to see him stay in Italy, but with the money in England it seems unlikely. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stan 7,779 Posted April 27, 2017 I did not have Roma as being the club he would move to from Atalanta. Ah well, still get to see him in Serie A. Was also mentioned in this thread as one of the stars of the future in the league. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScoRoss 390 Posted April 28, 2017 A huge fee for a still very raw player. If it does go through, I suspect it could be the end of Paredes at Roma. Sad for Atalanta that they will probably be picked apart and unable to build on their success this season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eco 1,515 Posted May 30, 2017 Reports this morning is that the physical wasn't good for Kessie, delaying the transfer. Quote A problem has been flagged up during Franck Kessié’s Milan medical, reports suggest, so the transfer is delayed for now. The Atalanta midfielder arrived in Milan this morning to take the first part of his medical, ahead of an expected summer move. However, Sky Italia is reporting that the initial tests at the Madonnina clinic have flagged up an unspecified problem, so he will be subjected to further tests this afternoon and tomorrow morning. As a result, the confirmation of the transfer has been delayed, but it’s not likely the deal will collapse altogether. https://www.football-italia.net/103383/problem-kessie-medical Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScoRoss 390 Posted May 31, 2017 Probably going to mean Paredes will stay at Roma now, if the transfer to Milan doesn't fall through. Sadly, can see many more Atalanta players moving on this summer and a shadow of the team representing Italy in the Europa League next season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
True Blue 837 Posted May 31, 2017 Didn't he fail a medical? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eco 1,515 Posted May 31, 2017 3 hours ago, True Blue said: Didn't he fail a medical? Yes, I posted the articles just two posts above yours. Hate it for the kid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spike 2,179 Posted May 31, 2017 Could be his own fault. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eco 1,515 Posted May 31, 2017 Just now, Spike said: Could be his own fault. Could be for sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScoRoss 390 Posted May 31, 2017 Seems as if it'll be a mere formality until he officially joins. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dickie 236 Posted May 31, 2017 18 minutes ago, ScoRoss said: Seems as if it'll be a mere formality until he officially joins. At least he's still staying in Italy, I honestly think it would be way to early for him to up and go to England. He should be getting regular time with Milan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScoRoss 390 Posted May 31, 2017 Should free up Milan to sell (or at least move on) some of their older midfielders who have been fairly poor in recent seasons. They need to build around Kessie, Sosa and Locatelli. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Berserker 1,245 Posted May 31, 2017 Apparently he's over 20 according to African Press. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Berserker 1,245 Posted May 31, 2017 Just now, ScoRoss said: Should free up Milan to sell (or at least move on) some of their older midfielders who have been fairly poor in recent seasons. They need to build around Kessie, Sosa and Locatelli. Isn't Sosa rumoured to leave? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScoRoss 390 Posted May 31, 2017 5 minutes ago, Berserker said: Isn't Sosa rumoured to leave? Yeah. Meant Jose Mauri not Sosa. Sosa should definitely be on the way out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dickie 236 Posted May 31, 2017 32 minutes ago, Berserker said: Isn't Sosa rumoured to leave? 25 minutes ago, ScoRoss said: Yeah. Meant Jose Mauri not Sosa. Sosa should definitely be on the way out. I was just about to ask about Sosa, from the little I saw of him and what I've heard he's just kinda been a flop. A cheap flop, I think he was only like what 4.5 mil but a flop none the less. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScoRoss 390 Posted May 31, 2017 Sosa is the classic 'band aid' signing that Italian clubs seem to make. A chunk of money wasted on a guy that as soon as they buy him, the club will still be looking for a better or younger player. The two Milan clubs have made this type of signing so often in the last five years, it's part of the reason for their positions now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Berserker 1,245 Posted May 31, 2017 8 minutes ago, Dickie said: I was just about to ask about Sosa, from the little I saw of him and what I've heard he's just kinda been a flop. A cheap flop, I think he was only like what 4.5 mil but a flop none the less. Yeah he was, rumour is he's going back to Besiktas. 6 minutes ago, ScoRoss said: Sosa is the classic 'band aid' signing that Italian clubs seem to make. A chunk of money wasted on a guy that as soon as they buy him, the club will still be looking for a better or younger player. The two Milan clubs have made this type of signing so often in the last five years, it's part of the reason for their positions now. Agreed, Juve's been guilty of that this season with Rincon too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScoRoss 390 Posted June 2, 2017 Good start to an important summer for Milan. Probably the first of many signings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Simeonovitch 200 Posted February 13, 2019 https://www.teamtalk.com/news/chelsea-to-demand-ac-milan-star-as-part-of-35m-midfielder-deal What kind of bullshit is this? We will sell you bakayoko if you sell us Kessie. Straight up blackmail, and Kessie can stay, and as for bakayoko, i couldnt care if he never kicks another round shaped object again. Fucking pathetic cunt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Batard 1,736 Posted February 13, 2019 I love these long term loans with obligations to buy clauses. They're effectively extended term deferred transfer payments. This is the nonsense financial fairplay has brought to the table. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cicero 3,321 Posted February 13, 2019 Bakayoko been one of Milans better players so no idea why the rattlement Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Simeonovitch 200 Posted February 14, 2019 6 hours ago, Cicero said: Bakayoko been one of Milans better players so no idea why the rattlement Disagree. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaaC (John) 2,106 Posted October 18, 2019 Wolves have made a bid to sign 22-year-old Ivory Coast midfielder Franck Kessie from AC Milan in January. (La Gazzetta dello Sport via Calciomercato) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
True Blue 837 Posted October 18, 2019 More shocked that Kessie is 22 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaaC (John) 2,106 Posted December 5, 2019 West Ham are leading Wolves in the battle to sign AC Milan and Ivory Coast midfielder Franck Kessie, 22. (Milan Live) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaaC (John) 2,106 Posted January 15 Arsenal has made enquiries about signing Ivory Coast midfielder Franck Kessie, 23, from AC Milan. (Corriere dello Sport, via Metro) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
