Ivorian midfielder Frank Kessie has said that he runs a lot on the field because he must break sweat and earn money.
Kessie, 27, currently with the Ivorian national team for the Africa Cup of Nations on home soil, added that he isn't afraid of running
"I'm not afraid of running a lot. My teammates ask 'How do you do it?' I reply that it's natural for me." "I'm earning way too much money to not sweat on the pitch. In Africa, some people walk 20 miles every morning just for a piece of bread," he said.
Kessie has registered one assist in his team's 2-0 win over Guinea Bissau in the opening Afcon match.
He began his European journey in Italy where he played for Atalanta.
Kessie spent five years at AC Milan between 2017-2022 before joining Barcelona.
His spell with the Spanish giants was short-lived as he moved to Saudi Pro League club Al Ahli.
