Federico Chiesa explains why he’s thrilled to join Liverpool

As Federico Chiesa, a forward for Juventus, approaches a move to the Premier League, he expressed that he 'can't wait' to join Liverpool. For an initial cost of €13 million (£10.9 million), Liverpool agreed to execute the Italy international. Chiesa will become the Reds' second acquisition of the week after it was announced that custodian Giorgi Mamardashvili of Valencia will join Anfield in 2025.

As quoted by Fabrizio Romano, he said, “I’m very happy, I can’t wait to become a new Liverpool player. Me and my family, we’re so happy really. Let me say thanks to Juventus and the fans, they have always been special to me. Now it’s time for Liverpool. I’m so happy. I can’t wait!”

After learning that Thiago Motta does not have Chiesa in his plans, the 26-year-old was available to leave Juventus. Liverpool took advantage of this and signed the player for a low fee. The adaptable forward, who can play in the middle or in a wide role, finished the previous season with 10 goals during 37 appearances in all competitions.

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However, Chiesa really came into her own during Euro 2021, where she was the hero of an Azzurri team that defeated England in the Wembley final to win the championship. He first came to Juventus in October of 2020 upon a loan lasting two years from Fiorentina, with the option to extend it permanently for €50 million (£42 million).

He hasn't played for the team this term, though, since being frozen out in Turin. Liverpool believes there is a lot of potential for an agreement that is, by today's standards, rather small, especially since they transferred academy prospect Bobby Clark to Red Bull Salzburg for £10 million earlier this month. Chiesa is 26 years old and an accomplished international for Italy. This signing is a great one since the winger is in his prime years and will look to accumulate trophies with the team.