Federico Chiesa may now be mere hours away from being offically confirmed as a Liverpool participant.
The 26-year-old flew to Merseyside yesterday forward of his impending £12.5m switch to the Reds, with 20% of that determine comprising potential add-ons based mostly on whether or not or not Arne Slot’s group win main silverware.
Sky Sports activities journalist Lyall Thomas offered an replace on the Italian shortly earlier than 9am on Thursday, posting on X: “Federico Chiesa’s medical is ongoing this morning. Informed the bonuses within the deal are predominantly depending on Liverpool successful the Champions League and Premier League.”
If all goes to plan with the medical, Chiesa is anticipated to place pen to paper on a four-year contract at Liverpool.
Federico Chiesa’s medical is ongoing this morning. Informed the bonuses within the deal are predominantly depending on #Liverpoolfc successful the Champions League and Premier League. Extra on @SkySportsNews and right here: https://t.co/OzHTtF6aQx #lfc pic.twitter.com/RCNbsh9nls
— Lyall Thomas (@SkySportsLyall) August 29, 2024
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Assuming there are not any last-minute hitches, the Italy worldwide will additional strengthen an already fearsome attacking unit at Liverpool, having the ability to slot in wherever throughout the ahead line and including much-needed cowl for Mo Salah on the fitting.
A number of pundits have already voiced their astonishment at such a low switch payment for a 26-year-old who’s a confirmed goalscorer in a serious European league, and total it’s a transfer the place the possible rewards appear far better than the extent of threat concerned.
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Many Reds supporters would possibly concern that (barring an surprising late coup) the failure so as to add a centre-back or defensive midfielder this summer season may come again to hang-out Arne Slot’s aspect, however for the membership to signal Giorgi Mamardashvili and now Chiesa represents a greater than passable week available in the market.
The Italy ahead is unlikely to start out on a regular basis for LFC, however as soon as the fixture load turns into heavier within the autumn when the Champions League and Carabao Cup are added, having him as an choice may very well be pivotal as the top coach tries to maintain all of his gamers as recent and match as attainable.
Even when the switch is finalised as we speak, the truth that the 26-year-old hasn’t performed since the Azzurri’s exit from Euro 2024 two months in the past implies that he absolutely gained’t be thrown straight into the line-up for the go to to Manchester United on Sunday.
Nevertheless, as soon as he has just a few days coaching in Kirkby and turns into acquainted with Slot’s fashion, he may very well be prepared for unleashing after the upcoming worldwide break!
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