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Kessie arrives in Barcelona

Ivory Coast international speaks to the media for the first time since joining FC Barcelona

Franck Yannick Kessie is in Barcelona. The new Barça star, who is arriving as a free agent from AC Milan, touched down at El Prat airport on Tuesday morning and said his first words to the club’s official media.

“This is a great opportunity” said the midfielder. “I am really looking forward to starting and doing all I can for this team … When a great coach like Xavi calls, who was also a great player, you see that all the effort was worth it. I can’t wait to start working for him and with all my team-mates.”

 

“I am a hard-working player” he continued, and also mentioned his idol and compatriot, Yaya Touré, who also played at Camp Nou. “He was a great footballer. I was lucky enough to play alongside him for our country, and I’d be delighted to have a career as good as his.”

The Ivorian was announced as a new signing on Monday, and will be signing a contract until 30 June 2026. His official presentation will be on Wednesday, with the following schedule (all times CEST):

  • 11:00am: Private contract signing in offices at Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper.
  • 11:30am: Appearance on the Tito Vilanova field in the new 22/23 home kit.
  • 12:15pm: Press conference at Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper.

The events can be watched live on Barça TV via TDT, on Barça TV+ worldwide and also here on the official website.

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