The 21-year-old midfielder claimed the winning goal from the penalty spot as Milan ran out 2-1 winners over Parma to go fourth in Serie A.
AC Milan have endured a difficult few years and are only just beginning to show signs of getting back to the top.
For the past five season, a team previously accustomed to challenging for the Serie A title has not even been able to claim a top-five finish (Transfermarkt).
As a result, their star players have often found themselves linked with moves away.
One such player is Franck Kessie, a powerful midfielder who already has 25 caps for Ivory Coast despite being just 21 years old.
The former Atalanta man, on Milan’s books since 2017, is believed to have interested several Premier League clubs ahead of the January transfer window.
Calciomercato reported last month that Wolverhampton Wanderers are keen to bring Kessie to Molineux, while Tuttomercatoweb claims that West Ham are also in the race.
However, Kessie once again outlined his importance to the Rossoneri by scoring the winner – his third league goal of the season – in Sunday’s 2-1 comeback win over Parma at San Siro.
The Ivorian played well in the first half and, even though he tailed off somewhat in the second period and spurned several good chances, he coolly slotted a 70th minute penalty to help drag Milan up to fourth in the table.
Given he’s just 21 years old, Kessie still has plenty of time to iron out his flaws and develop into a top player, and with Milan starting to find their feet, would he really forego the chance to help a sleeping giant come out of the doldrums?
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