The 25-year-old is eager to begin his journey with the Spanish team after agreeing to a contract that runs through 2025.
new Barcelona acquisition Zlatan Ibrahimovic, an ex-teammate of Franck Kessie’s at AC Milan, reportedly persuaded him to join the La Liga giants.
The Ivory Coast international was introduced on Wednesday after joining Barca.
After his deal with the Serie A champions expired, he entered the market as a free agent and has since revealed what the Swedish striker told him before the transfer. Ibrahimovic was a member of Barcelona from 2009 until 2011.
“I did talk to Ibrahimovic. He advised me and remarked that the location is lovely. He urged me to put in a lot of effort and take action, “As reported by AS, Kessie remarked.
The 25-year-old continued by saying he is excited to meet his teammates and the technical bench and that he intends to give his all.
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“I can inspire my teammates with confidence. I must collaborate with them, and I’m eager to get going. I wish to participate in team play “Kessie threw in.
“When a player starts playing it is to go forward. I have reached an important place. I want to show what I can do. I have to meet the technical bench and colleagues.”
Barcelona president Joan Laporta is optimistic Kessie will have a vital role in the team.
“We are very satisfied because our coach [Xavi Hernandez] wanted a player like him. It is the first addition of this summer. He is a midfielder who also has arrival and the ability to protect the defense,” the administrator said.
“Welcome, Kessie. I am very happy about the incorporation of this player. He is a great professional, he has always wanted to come to Barça. We want players who want to come to Barça.
“Also thanks to his representative, his family… The coach wanted him to strengthen the team.”
Kessie joined AC Milan from Atalanta in 2019 and played a vital role as the team won the league last season.
