Official: Franck Kessie speaks on his presentation as a Barcelona player

Franck Kessie has been presented as a Barcelona player at the Tito Vilanova training ground, where he signed his official contract and spoke to the crowd present. 

Barcelona president Joan Laporta also took the chance to speak to Kessie and the crowd, saying: 

“Welcome, Franck Kessie. We are very happy with his signing, from the Ivory Coast. A midfielder, and you can see that he is a great professional. He wanted to join Barcelona, and that is what we are looking for in players.”

“We had a player from Kessie’s country – Toure – who gave us great performances. I’m sure he will be important at Barça,” Laporta added.

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The president also gave context on the signing, explaining that Xavi wanted a player of Kessie’s profile.

“Xavi wanted us to sign a player with Kessi’s characteristics and the club worked very well to sign him.”

The Ivorian signed on a free contract, with Barcelona competing with the likes of PSG to sign him.

“Kessie’s signing shows the good work done by the club. I also want to thank Kessie’s agent Georges,” Laporta expressed..

Soon after this, Kessie got the chance to speak his first official words as a Barcelona player. 

“Thank you for everything. I am so happy to be here,” Kessie said. “I’m very happy to be here. I hope to achieve many things in Barcelona.”

Source: BarçaTV+