Franck Kessie has returned to Atalanta, nine years after he departed the Serie A club.Kessie was a free agent following the end of his three-season stint with Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli.The Ivory Coast international won the AFC Champions League Elite twice during his time at Al-Ahli, having joined them from Barcelona in a deal worth €12.5m.Kessie came through the ranks at Atalanta, but he departed for AC Milan in 2017. He spent five years at San Siro prior to his move to Barca."Il Presidente" è tornato pic.twitter.com/ykS37NGDS8— Atalanta B.C. (@Atalanta_BC) August 29, 2026Roma and Juventus were also reportedly interested in the 29-year-old, but he has elected to return to Bergamo.Kessie made 30 Serie A appearances for Atalanta during his first spell, scoring six goals and laying on three assists.The post Kessie re-joins Atalanta after Al-Ahli stint appeared first on SoccerNews.