Atalanta Coach Gian Piero Gasperini has laughed off suggestions that 19-year-old Franck Kessie could be worth €40m.
The Ivorian midfielder has attracted interest from all over Europe, with Roma, Juventus, Napoli, Arsenal, Bayern Munich and Manchester City all said to be tracking him.
Atalanta Coach Gian Piero Gasperini has laughed off suggestions that 19-year-old Franck Kessie could be worth €40m.
The Ivorian midfielder has attracted interest from all over Europe, with Roma, Juventus, Napoli, Arsenal, Bayern Munich and Manchester City all said to be tracking him.
The youngster scored in his side’s 2-1 victory over Roma on Sunday, taking his tally to five for the season in Serie A. After a shaky start, Atalanta have now won five games in a row which has seen them rise to fifth in the table.
"Is Kessie worth €40m? Do not tell [owner Antonio] Percassi,” the Coach joked in an interview with Mediaset Premium. “We all hope that our youngsters reach important prices, but for this year we are enjoying them playing all together.
“We do not pay attention to chatter surrounding the transfer market."