According to Corriere dello Sport, Kessie rejected Juventus' offer, with a decisive factor being the bonus structure, part of which was contingent on performance metrics.

As previously reported, Juventus has maintained that it offered its best terms while acknowledging it could not fully satisfy Kessie's demands. The midfielder's initial wage expectations were substantial.

Kessie had waited for Juventus for several months, putting all other offers on hold. However, he felt that Juve's final proposal fell short of his expectations. The offer comprised an annual salary of €4.5 million (including bonuses), a two-year contract with an option for a third year.

Roma enters the Kessie race

At Thursday's meeting in Milan, attended by Massara, Carnevali, and Ottolini, Juventus reiterated its hope to complete the deal without further player sales, while Kessie had previously stated his desire to reach an agreement quickly.

Therefore, Kessie's rejection caught Juventus off guard, as the club believed the midfielder was strongly committed to joining them.

In this context, Roma's intervention cannot be ruled out. It is understood that Roma has presented different terms to Kessie and his agent.

In addition to contact from Spalletti, the former Atalanta midfielder also received a call from Gasperini, who coached him at Atalanta.

In any case, Juventus has realized the deal must be completed urgently, as a player still unattached days before the transfer window closes risks receiving numerous offers. Indeed, other Spanish clubs have now re-entered the race for Kessie.

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