Franck Kessie bids farewell to AC Milan.

Ivorian midfielder Franck Kessie has said goodbye to AC Milan ahead of completing his free transfer to Barcelona this summer.

The 25-year-old allowed his contract to wind down before reaching an agreement with Barcelona earlier this year, but he leaves San Siro on a high after making 31 appearances in their Serie A title-winning campaign.

"After five years, I couldn't have hoped to end this great experience in a better way," Kessie wrote. "A unique emotion: we are Italian champions!

"Proud to have worn this glorious jersey and to have shared this journey with fantastic team-mates. Thank you for everything, thank you all!."

Kessie is expected at Camp Nou in the near future to seal his move to Barcelona alongside fellow free agent Andreas Christensen, who has agreed to leave Chelsea this summer.