Following lengthy negotiations and final medical checks, Franck Kessie has completed a transfer to Atalanta from Al Ahli Saudi. The midfielder is now fully registered and eligible for selection for his new team. It's a statement signing for Atalanta, who have moved quickly to finalise the deal ahead of the close of the window, with fans salivating at the thought of seeing their new signing in a Atalanta shirt. After interest from Juventus, it was Atalanta who persisted and completed the process. All formal steps are now done, and the player will begin work with his new club immediately. So far this season, Atalanta are steady at both ends (2.0 goals scored per game, 1.0 goals conceded per game). The role for Franck Kessie would be to keep that balance while lifting performances across the pitch. Speculation continues to connect Atalanta with Jonathan Rowe while no fresh rumours surround Al Ahli Saudi. Stay tuned for more details as the story develops. Need more Atalanta transfer rumours? Follow @PlayerSwitchCom on Twitter for news and updates as they happen.