Manchester City have been identified as one of the clubs listed who are currently monitoring the progress of on-loan AC Milan midfielder, Franck Kessie. The 21-year-old is currently serving a 2-year loan spell with Milan away from his parent club, Atalanta and has made 37 total appearances in all competitions this season.
Franck Kessie played the saviour for Milan on 21 January as he scored twice to seal a comeback win over Cagliari in Serie A. Kessie levelled from a penalty in the 35th minute and struck again six minutes later to double his tally for the season to four goals.
He has been an influential presence at the heart of the park for the Rossoneri and has received high praise from fans and critics alike. Gennaro Gattuso has utilised him in the holding midfield role and the Ivorian has fit into the side like a fish to water.
He has bossed the midfield on multiple occasions and is a defensive enforcer with his strong tackling and interception abilities.
Kessie is a product of the Stella Club d’Adjamé but later signed with Atalanta in January 2015. He was called up to the senior side against AS Roma on 18th April 2015 and was left as an unused sub. The 21-year-old spent a season out on loan to Cesena to further his development before making the return to Stadio Atleti Azzurri d’Italia.
He has been a star performer from a very young age and judging by the season he is currently enjoying, the central midfielder has an illustrious career ahead of him if he makes all the right moves.
Manchester City are enjoying a dream season in top-flight English football having extended their lead to 13 points at the top with a game in hand. Pep Guardiola also answered all of his critics by winning the EFL League Cup against Arsenal on Sunday – the Spaniard’s first trophy as a manager of an English team.
City were a dominant force who whitewashed Arsenal with 3 goals at the Wembley Stadium. And in the match, one would notice the remarkable setup that Pep currently implements in the midfield – Ilkay Gundogan in the holding position with David Silva, Kevin De Bruyne and Leroy Sane in a more offensive role.
Not only does it ensure the superior attacking quality that City holds over English opposition but it also allows the entire team to maintain their tempo when on the ball, which is the majority of the time.
Kessie can be the enforcer around whom the future can be planned around at the Etihad Stadium with Fernandinho and Ilkay Gundogan playing some of the best football in the middle of the pitch throughout the present season. Now it is up to the Ivory Coast international whether he will make the switch if an offer does come in.
