Three years ago, Juventus had the opportunity to sell Federico Chiesa to Bayern Munich for 60 million euros. Now, they’ll be fortunate to receive even 15 million. Today, Liverpool officially confirmed Chiesa’s transfer. The Reds will pay Juventus 12 million upfront for their first signing in this transfer window, with an additional 3 million potentially coming through bonuses. While this is far below Chiesa’s market value, it was ultimately the best option for both Juventus and the player. Federico Chiesa cost Juventus a total of 94 million in transfer fees and wages over four years. During that time, he scored 32 goals and provided 23 assists in the black-and-white jersey. While he didn’t fully meet expectations, his performance was hindered by frequent injuries and the conservative playing philosophy of Massimiliano Allegri.🤳👍 pic.twitter.com/5T1lIJwFmg— Liverpool FC (@LFC) August 29, 2024 There were hopes that Chiesa would thrive under new coach Thiago Motta, but instead, he was sidelined. Neither the club nor the coach wanted him to stay. Contrary to media speculations, he wasn’t offered a contract extension, nor did he request a raise from 5 million to 6 million net per year. As he entered the final year of his contract, he was excluded from the first team, making his transfer inevitable. Though he could have spent the year on the sidelines and moved to Inter as a free agent, Chiesa chose not to risk his career, and Juventus avoided the scenario of strengthening a fierce rival.”Now that I’m leaving, I want to clarify a few things. I never received an offer to extend my contract, nor did my representatives or I ever ask for a raise. Before the start of preseason, I was informed that I was no longer part of Juventus’ plans,” Chiesa stated today.Out of the blue: Liverpool are after Chiesa!Clubs like Barcelona, Napoli, and Roma were mentioned as interested, but none made concrete offers. Liverpool did, and for a relatively modest fee, they acquired a player who could become a significant asset. The four-year contract indicates that Anfield has faith in Chiesa. However, he will face tough competition from the likes of Salah, Díaz, Jota, Gakpo, and others. Nonetheless, Chiesa has shown throughout his career that he has the talent for big things, when he is fully fit.##NAJAVA_MECA_8298041##
