FC Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez has reportedly given the green light for the club to sell one of their stars at the end of the season.
Midfielder Franck Kessie only joined the Catalan outfit from AC Milan on a free transfer in August.
However, the ivory international has not been a regular feature in Xavi's starting line-ups this season, with the coach preferring Gavi, Pedri and Frenkie de Jong for most of the season.
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Most of Kessie's appearances have come from the bench and Spanish publication Sport have reported that Xavi has no problem with the Ivory Coast international being sold.
The 26-year-old has had a few good contributions, but not enough to secure a regular starting berth in the starting line-up.
The Catalan giants are expected to offload a few players in the next transfer window, as the club need to lower their wage bill if they are to bring in any new players, including Lionel Messi.
Meanwhile, one player that won't be leaving the Camp Nou is defender Andreas Christensen despite his lack of regular game time.
"He is a personal signing of mine, Andreas. We have missed him a lot," Xavi said before the win over Real Betis, as tribalfootball.
"The defensive line takes it very well, we are always aware of what can happen. He is a guarantee, a spectacular player. We value him- very much."
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