I was surprised when AC Milan did not give a new contract to Franck Kessie even though his performance last season was quite impressive with AC Milan and was able to present the Scudetto title.
Agree, it is surprising that AC Milan doesn't want to extend his contract. Franck Kessie has a big role in AC Milan success last season. He is one of the key players on AC Milan Midfield. AC Milan loses one of the top midfielders, they must regret it because Kessie has a big chance to succeed in Barcelona. I'm optimistic that Kessie will be Barcelona main player.
Maybe Barcelona are very lucky to get it especially without having to spend money. kessie is a very strong central midfielder with good ball control and a very accurate passer.
Yes, Barcelona is very lucky to sign Kessie with a free transfer status. They didn't spend much money but got a top midfielder. It is the same as when Barcelona got Aubameyang, signing a free transfer player with top quality. It is something quite rare, Barcelona is very lucky. Now, having Kessie in the squad, Barcelona midfield line becomes stronger.
It's not that AC Milan doesn't want to extend the contract of Franck Kessie, but it's Kessie who rejects the offer of a new contract offered
by AC Milan several times. Because AC Milan offered a salary below Kessie's request, both parties decided not to continue working together
anymore, and AC Milan let Kessie move to Barcelona for free. It's really disappointing that AC Milan didn't want to give Kessie the salary
he wanted, even though it was Barcelona who was experiencing a financial crisis that could offer the contract that Kessie wanted.
AC Milan should also be able to provide the salary that Kessie wants if they are really serious about keeping Kessie. Even though as you said
Kessie's contribution was very big in helping AC Milan win the Serie A trophy, big mistake for AC Milan to let Kessie go. I'm sure Kessie will be
successful with Barcelona, and it is predicted that Kessie can replace the role of Frenkie De Jong who will soon move to Man United.