Liverpool is on the verge of completing the signing of Federico Chiesa from Juventus for a fee ranging from £10-13 million (€12-15 million) plus add-ons. The 26-year-old Italian winger has arrived in Liverpool for his medical examination and to finalize the transfer.Chiesa expressed mixed emotions about the move, saying, ‘I’m extremely happy and ready for this new adventure. I wanted to say goodbye to the Juventus fans. Thank you for the affection over these years, I’ll keep you in my heart’. He added, ‘It’s sad but I’m really happy for this new adventure. I and my family can’t wait’.The transfer comes as Chiesa had only one year left on his Juventus contract and was not in new coach Thiago Motta’s plans. Juventus initially asked for €40 million but eventually lowered their price due to Chiesa’s contract situation.For Liverpool, Chiesa’s arrival adds depth to an already impressive attacking lineup that includes Mohamed Salah, Luis Díaz, Darwin Núñez, and Diogo Jota. Manager Arne Slot sees Chiesa as a versatile option, capable of playing various attacking positions.Chiesa leaves Juventus after making 131 appearances, scoring 32 goals and providing 20 assists. He was a key player in Italy’s Euro 2020 victory and has 52 caps for the national team.Meanwhile, Liverpool is also reportedly close to signing Valencia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili before the transfer window closes on Friday.
Key points
- Federico Chiesa is set to join Liverpool from Juventus for £10-13 million plus add-ons.
- Chiesa has arrived in Liverpool for his medical and to finalize the transfer.
- The transfer comes as Chiesa had only one year left on his Juventus contract and was not in new coach Thiago Motta’s plans.
- Liverpool sees Chiesa as a versatile attacking option to compete with their current forwards.
Contradictions👾There are slight discrepancies in the reported transfer fee, with amounts ranging from £10 million to £13 million (€12-15 million).
