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Barcelona's Franck Kessie has joined Saudi Pro League side Al Ahli, the LaLiga club announced on Wednesday. Al-Ahli will pay €12.5 million ($13.72m) for the 26-year-old, who joined Barca on a free transfer from AC Milan in 2022. - Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) However, the Ivory Coast midfielder struggled to secure a place in Xavi's starting lineup. Al Ahli have appointed Matthias Jaissle as manager on a three-year deal after Red Bull Salzburg sacked the German coach. Kessie became the fifth Europe-based player to join Al Ahli, who returned to the Pro league following a season in the second division, after Riyad Mahrez, Roberto Firmino, goalkeeper Édouard Mendy and Allan Saint-Maximin. The Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) have announced a Sports Clubs Investment and Privatization Project involving the league champions Al Ittihad, Al Ahli, Al Nassr and Al Hilal. PIF owns 75% of each of the four clubs, while their respective non-profit foundations own 25% of each.
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