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title: "Everything you need to know about Franck Kessie"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Abdullah Mulla"
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published: "2020-04-01T07:45:00Z"
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# Everything you need to know about Franck Kessie

West Ham United are [reportedly](https://www.calciomercato.com/news/milan-ipotesi-premier-per-un-centrocampista-57108) interested in a summer move for AC Milan midfielder Franck Kessie and we’ve taken a closer look at the player.

Kessie has been a [regular](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/franck-kessie/profil/spieler/294808) for the Italian Serie A side so far this season but his future at the club is said to be uncertain. According to Italian news outlet [Calciomercato](https://www.calciomercato.com/news/milan-ipotesi-premier-per-un-centrocampista-57108), Wolves are also keeping a close eye on his situation.

Some West Ham fans may not know much about the midfielder, but don’t worry, we’ve got everything you need to know about him below.

### AGE

Kessie was born in December 1996, making him 23 years old.

### NATIONALITY

The midfielder was born in Ouragahio, Ivory Coast and represents the nation internationally.

### STRONGER FOOT

Kessie’s preferred foot is his right.

### POSITION

Kessie is a central midfielder, but can also operate as a defensive midfielder when required, as he has in certain matches this season.

### VALUATION

According to [Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/franck-kessie/profil/spieler/294808), Kessie is valued at £22.5m.

### CURRENT FORM

The Ivory Coast international has made 23 Serie A appearances this season, scoring once and also registering one assist. He seems to be a pass master, completing 88.1% of his passes in the league this term ([WhoScored](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/277269/Show/Franck-Kessi%C3%A9)), significantly better than Mark Noble’s 81.8% in the Premier League.

### INTERNATIONAL RECORD

Kessie has 39 international caps but is yet to score a goal for his country.

### PREVIOUS INTEREST

A few years ago, Manchester City and Arsenal [scouted](https://metro.co.uk/2016/09/25/arsenal-eyeing-transfer-for-new-yaya-toure-franck-kessie-from-atalanta-reveals-agent-6151038/) Kessie as he was dubbed the [‘new Yaya Toure’](https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2016/09/25/do-who-is-the-new-yaya-toure-5-facts-about-the-19-year-old-scout/). The Hammers were also interested in him during this year’s January transfer window.

(Information sourced from[Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/franck-kessie/profil/spieler/294808))