Learn the reason for Chiesa’s exclusion from Juventus.
A £10 million upfront contract has been agreed upon by Liverpool to acquire Federico Chiesa from Juventus.
The 26-year-old winger is scheduled to take a Wednesday flight to Liverpool for his physical before signing a four-year contract.
Federico Chiesa is set to agree personal terms with LiverpoolCredit: Getty
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano claims that Chiesa and Liverpool’s personal terms deal is “100% done.”
The Italy international will now join the Reds for an initial £10 million price plus £2.5 million in add-ons.
Chiesa declared: “I’m thrilled and eager to join Liverpool as a player. My family and I are truly very pleased.”
It’s Liverpool’s turn now. I’m overjoyed. I’m quite excited!”
Chiesa, who was about to enter the penultimate year of his deal, scored nine goals in 33 Serie A games the previous year.
After being a mainstay under Max Allegri, the former Fiorentina winger was kept out by new Juventus manager Thiago Motta.
In an attempt to cash in on their once highly valued asset, the Italian powerhouses Bologna decided not to include him in the team’s preseason tour to Germany under former manager Motta.
Following his return from a major knee injury, Chiesa has struggled after making a splash on the European arena during his early Serie A years.
Prior to his injury in 2022, he was largely considered as one of Europe’s most dynamic wingers. He was named in the tournament team and starred in Italy’s 2021 Euro victory.
Just three years ago, his valuation was in the £100 million range, but since then, he has had a rough time with injuries.
Chiesa has long been admired by Liverpool, who have finally decided to sign the gifted winger in an incredibly cheap bargain deal.
With Mohamed Salah, Luis Diaz, and Diogo Jota having had strong seasons to start, it was not believed that the Arne Slot was looking for reinforcements in that area.
Additionally, both Darwin Nunez and Cody Gakpo started the campaign as extremely skilled understudies.
Barcelona, Chelsea, and Manchester United all previously expressed interest in Chiesa.
Before Friday’s transfer deadline, Liverpool also hopes to acquire Valencia custodian Giorgi Mamardashvili for £29 million.