Kessie makes final decision over future amid exit links (reliability: 5 stars)

Franck Kessie has informed the coaching staff that he has decided to continue at Barcelona at least until the end of the season, Toni Juanmarti of Relevo reports.

He has always wanted to succeed at Camp Nou but he had certain doubts in recent weeks.

Kessie has attracted a lot of interest after failing to settle in at Barca in the first half of the season. In particular, Chelsea and Inter Milan were among the top clubs said to be following him.

This term so far, Kessi has played 754 minutes across 18 matches (7 starts) for Barca and contributed with 2 goals and 2 assists.