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Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is reportedly a huge admirer of Atalanta’s midfielder Franck Kessie with various reports linking Chelsea with a move for the Ivorian international this summer.

However, Serie A club AC Milan have been quick to act by signing the 20-year-old midfielder.

AC Milan announced today (Friday) that Kessie had signed for the San Siro side on a two-year loan from Atalanta with an obligation to buy.

Kessie impressed for Atalanta in the just concluded season, scoring six goals and providing three assists in 30 Serie A appearances.