Franck Kessie unlikely to leave Barcelona despite reported transfer interest

<p>Amid reports suggesting that Barcelona's Franck Kessie is available for transfer, his agent has dismissed the claims, stating that the midfielder intends to stay at the club. </p>

<p>Kessie, who joined Barcelona from AC Milan last summer, faced limited starts initially but became a regular under Xavi's leadership, contributing to their Spanish title triumph. </p>

<p>Financial constraints have led Barcelona to consider offloading players who may not feature in their long-term plans. </p>

<p>However, Kessie's agent has vehemently denied the rumours, labeling them as 'fake news'. </p>

<p>It was previously reported that Liverpool, Inter Milan, and Tottenham were interested in signing the 26-year-old, with a price tag of £30million mentioned. </p>

<p>Nonetheless, Kessie's agent maintains that his client is committed to Barcelona and will resist any attempt to sell him. </p>

<p>Xavi had previously affirmed Kessie's importance in the team and dismissed speculation about his departure.</p>

<p>"We're very happy with him, he's putting in some excellent performances," Xavi stated in March. </p>

<p>"He rarely loses the ball, and the timing of his runs into the box is good. He works hard for the team and is generous with his teammates.</p>

<p>"The matches that he's been playing are giving him confidence, he's patient and he'll be important for us. I'm very happy with Frank."</p>

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