Barcelona, Juventus reach an agreement over €10-15m loan-to-buy deal for midfielder

With Franck Kessie staring at an uncertain future at Barcelona, a report from Italian publication Gazzetta dello Sport, as relayed by SPORT, is claiming that there may be a resolution in sight.

As per the update, Barcelona and Juventus have reached an agreement in principle over a deal for the 26-year-old midfielder. As per the terms agreed, Kessie will join the Bianconeri on loan for a year with a mandatory purchase option worth around €10-15 million.

Juventus have shown the greatest interest in Kessie this summer and have been in talks with Barcelona for some time now.

Reports over the past few days suggested that an agreement between the two clubs was getting closer.

Barcelona had been pushing for a permanent sale and were reportedly demanding a sum of around €15 million for his departure. Some outlets even suggested that the Bianconeri had offered a sum of €10 million plus €5 million in variables for his signing.

However, it appears that the two clubs have ultimately settled on a loan deal with a mandatory purchase clause worth €10-15 million inserted into the deal.

With an agreement in place between the two clubs, it is now up to Juventus to convince the midfielder and agree personal terms with him.

Kessie had always maintained that he wishes to stay and succeed at Barcelona. And if it came to him leaving, his preference would be the Premier League. However, a return to Italy with Juventus now appears to be on the cards.

The Old Lady will hold talks with the Ivorian taking advantage of the fact that both teams are in the USA for the pre-season tour. With things progressing in the right direction, there is a good chance that this one could go through in the coming days.