Riga FC to host Italy's Atalanta in December, featuring new signing — Ivory Coast's captain
Latvian champions Riga FC will host Italian club Atalanta on December 10 in the UEFA Conference League. Atalanta recently signed midfielder Franck Kessié, who captained Ivory Coast at this summer's World Cup.
Italian football club Atalanta, one of Riga FC's opponents in the UEFA Conference League, has strengthened its squad by signing experienced midfielder Franck Kessié.
Kessié stood out this summer as captain of the Ivory Coast national team at the World Cup finals. He will now continue his career in Italy's top division, playing for Atalanta.
December fixture
Riga FC and Atalanta will meet as part of the UEFA Conference League. The Italian side will travel to Riga on December 10, when the Latvian champions will host them on home turf.
The match will be a significant test for the Latvian representative, as Atalanta is one of the more recognizable and stronger clubs Riga FC will face in European competition this season.
