The 20-year-old midfielder, who had attracted interest from Chelsea and Manchester United, will be on loan at Milan until 2019 before they snap him up on a permanent deal.
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"Franck Kessie is a new Milan player," a statement on their website read.#ACMilan signed @KessieFranck from @Atalanta_BC, on a two year loan with obligation to buy#weareacmilan pic.twitter.com/b9swANddxn— AC Milan (@acmilan) June 2, 2017
"After undergoing medical examinations, the Ivorian midfielder has signed a contract until June 30, 2019."
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The 20-year-old Ivorian scored six goals and racked up four assists this season as Atalanta finished fourth in the Serie A, 19 points behind leaders Juventus.
He had been linked with a number top European sides, including Roma and English champions Chelsea, but instead becomes Milan’s second major signing of the summer after Mateo Musacchio.
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