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 informed reporters:
“I’m joyful; I’m very joyful. I wish to say goodbye to the Bianconeri followers.
“Thanks for the love over these years, I’ll carry you in my coronary heart. Because of Juventus.
“I’m sorry [to leave like this] however I’m joyful 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 price the Bianconeri €50 million, which is now about £42.3 million, however had a troublesome season recovering from a earlier ACL harm.
Final season was way more profitable for Chiesa on a person degree who, below Massimiliano Allegri, scored 10 targets and averaged a objective each 2.8 video games.
Total, since shifting to Turin, Chiesa has netted 32 targets in 131 matches for Juventus, including to the 34 he scored in his 154 appearances for Fiorentina.
At 26 years outdated, the winger is right-footed and have become recognized for his performances on the precise wing for Italy throughout their Euro 2021 triumph.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 could have a backup in every of the entrance three positions, with Chiesa possible battling with Mo Salah for a spot on the precise.
He’s used to taking part in throughout the ahead line, although, and could possibly 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.
Rather a lot has, understandably, been made about his harm report however he has proven optimistic indicators that he can string video games collectively having featured 37 instances for Juventus final season.
His ACL harm in 2021/22 is the headline harm however Liverpool clearly think about their very own medical division and that Chiesa can put his accidents behind him.
