Liverpool are on the brink of signing Federico Chiesa from Juventus for an initial fee of £10 million, which could rise to £12.5 million with bonuses. Chiesa, who recently arrived in Merseyside for his medical, is set to become Arne Slot’s second signing of the summer.
Juventus, looking to avoid losing Chiesa for nothing next year, agreed to the relatively low fee as the forward entered the final year of his contract. Despite his recent injury history, including an ACL tear in 2022, Chiesa remains a highly regarded player, particularly after his standout performances for Italy during Euro 2020.
Chiesa’s move to Liverpool has been eagerly anticipated, with the player reportedly keen on joining the club despite interest from Saudi Arabia. He is expected to add depth and competition to Liverpool’s attacking options, particularly on the right flank, where he could provide cover for Mohamed Salah.
Liverpool fans will be eager to see whether Chiesa can replicate his form from Euro 2020 and last season, where he scored ten goals in 37 appearances for Juventus. His arrival at Anfield marks a significant addition to Slot’s squad as they aim to strengthen their attacking depth.
Meanwhile, Juventus plan to use the funds from Chiesa’s sale to pursue a move for Manchester United’s Jadon Sancho, who has fallen out of favour at Old Trafford. The Turin club’s interest in Sancho signals their intent to rebuild after a challenging season.
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