Federico Chiesa has already despatched a message of types to supporters forward of his £10.7 million transfer from Juventus to Liverpool.
With private phrases for a four-year deal already agreed and a medical ready on Merseyside, Chiesa has begun his journey to Liverpool.
He’s clearly excited, too, having already admitted he “can’t wait” for the “new journey.”
At Turin-Caselle Airport, Chiesa advised reporters:
“I’m completely satisfied; I’m very completely satisfied. I wish to say goodbye to the Bianconeri followers.
“Thanks for the love over these years, I’ll carry you in my coronary heart. Due to Juventus.
“I’m sorry [to leave like this] however I’m completely satisfied for this new journey. My household and I can’t wait.”
Federico #Chiesa è in partenza da Torino per raggiungere #Liverpool con un volo privato. “Sono felicissimo e pronto per questa nuova avventura, ci tengo a mandare un saluto ai tifosi della #Juventus” ? #calciomercato pic.twitter.com/t0KECBD1xQ
— Giovanni Albanese (@GiovaAlbanese) August 28, 2024
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Chiesa has spent 4 years at Juventus, initially signing on mortgage from Fiorentina earlier than making the transfer everlasting in 2022.
Two years in the past, he value the Bianconeri €50 million, which is now about £42.3 million, however had a tough season recovering from a earlier ACL damage.
Final season was way more profitable for Chiesa on a person stage who, beneath Massimiliano Allegri, scored 10 objectives and averaged a purpose each 2.8 video games.
General, since shifting to Turin, Chiesa has netted 32 objectives in 131 matches for Juventus, including to the 34 he scored in his 154 appearances for Fiorentina.
At 26 years previous, the winger is right-footed and have become recognized for his performances on the precise wing for Italy throughout their Euro 2021 triumph.
Ought to the deal recover from the road, Arne Slot can have a backup in every of the entrance three positions, with Chiesa seemingly battling with Mo Salah for a spot on the precise.
He’s used to enjoying throughout the ahead line, although, and may very well be a really helpful addition to the Liverpool squad ought to he keep match, one thing that has been a continuing query since his transfer to Juventus.
Quite a bit has, understandably, been made about his damage document however he has proven constructive indicators that he can string video games collectively having featured 37 occasions for Juventus final season.
His ACL damage in 2021/22 is the headline damage however Liverpool clearly place confidence in their very own medical division and that Chiesa can put his accidents behind him.
