Liverpool is on the verge of signing Juventus winger Federico Chiesa. According to a tweet by Fabrizio Romano, the personal terms between Chiesa and Liverpool are almost agreed upon, and the player has given the green light for the move. This transfer is expected to be finalized soon, with Liverpool reportedly willing to pay around £12.5 million for the Italian international.
- Liverpool and Federico Chiesa have nearly agreed on personal terms.
- Chiesa has given the green light for the move from Juventus.
- The transfer fee is expected to be around £12.5 million.
Liverpool and Federico Chiesa: Transfer Details
Liverpool is on the verge of signing Juventus winger Federico Chiesa. According to a tweet by Fabrizio Romano, the personal terms between Chiesa and Liverpool are almost agreed upon, and the player has given the green light for the move.
🔴⤵️ Liverpool and Federico Chiesa, personal terms almost agreed and green light from the player.
It’s only #LFC from Monday, as revealed.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano)
October 05, 2023
This transfer is expected to be finalized soon, with Liverpool reportedly willing to pay around £12.5 million for the Italian international.
Player Profile: Federico Chiesa
Federico Chiesa, born on October 25, 1997, is an Italian winger currently playing for Juventus. He started his career at Fiorentina, where he played for both the youth and senior teams before moving to Juventus in 2020. Chiesa has been a key player for Juventus, although his career faced a setback due to a serious knee injury in 2022. Despite this, he was a standout performer for Italy during their Euro 2021 victory, earning a spot in the Team of the Tournament.
- Full Name: Federico Chiesa
- Date of Birth: October 25, 1997
- Nationality: Italian
- Position: Winger
- Current Club: Juventus
- Previous Clubs: Fiorentina (Youth and Senior Team)
Career Statistics
| Club | Period | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juventus | 2020–Present | 94 | 19 | 16 |
| Fiorentina | 2016–2020 | 137 | 26 | 20 |
| Italy NT | – | 40 | 4 | – |
Recent Performance
In the 2023-2024 Serie A season, Chiesa made 33 appearances and scored 9 goals. Despite his contributions, he has been frozen out by the new Juventus manager Thiago Motta, which has accelerated his move away from the club.
Transfer Details
- Transfer Fee: Approximately £12.5 million
- Contract Length: 4 years
- Weekly Wages: Reportedly around €178,077 per week at Juventus
- New Contract: Liverpool is discussing a four-year contract with Chiesa, potentially worth €5 million a year until 2028.
Background
Chiesa’s potential move to Liverpool comes after he was excluded from Juventus’ pre-season trip to Germany by Thiago Motta. This exclusion has made it clear that Chiesa is no longer in the plans of the new Juventus manager, prompting Liverpool to act quickly to secure his services.
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